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Maxwell Bond

DevOps Engineer

Hybrid

Manchester, United kingdom

£ 65,000 /year

Full Time

06-05-2025

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Job Specifications

Laravel / PHP / AWS / DevOps / Kubernetes / Docker
Laravel / PHP / AWS / DevOps / Kubernetes / Docker

DevOps Engineer (Development background)
Manchester (Hybrid, 4 Days Office-Based)
Up to £65,000 + Benefits

Free Gym | 25 Days Holiday + Birthday Off | Laptop Provided

I'm working with a Manchester-based client that’s investing heavily in their technology landscape and seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer from a Development background to join their growing team. This is a key hire for the business, giving you the chance to contribute to high-impact digital projects and influence how infrastructure and delivery pipelines are shaped moving forward.

About the role:

You'll be embedded in a cross-functional engineering team responsible for driving automation, improving scalability, and evolving their deployment pipelines. This is a hands-on role best suited to someone with solid engineering roots and a strategic mindset around cloud and architecture.

Skills & Experience:

Strong hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), particularly in architecting and supporting scalable, secure environments
Practical knowledge of container orchestration using tools such as Kubernetes and containerisation with Docker
Experience setting up and optimising CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps toolchains
Solid understanding of API-first design, distributed systems, and modular service architectures
Strong experience with Laravel/Symfony
Background in coding or scripting – preferably with Python or PHP – with a focus on automation and infrastructure-as-code
Familiar with solution architecture concepts and structured methodologies such as TOGAF or similar frameworks
Ability to guide technical teams and communicate effectively across business units

What We’re Looking For

A minimum of 5 years in the tech industry, ideally with recent experience in cloud engineering or solution architecture roles
Confident operating in fast-paced, Agile environments and balancing multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both technical stakeholders and wider business users
Professional certifications (AWS Architect, TOGAF, etc.) are a bonus

Perks & Benefits

Salary up to £65,000, depending on experience
25 days annual leave + your birthday off
Free gym membership
High-spec company laptop
A modern, collaborative office in Manchester with 4 days per week onsite

If you're passionate about cloud technology, love working on high-impact platforms, and want to be a valued member of a growing engineering team, get in touch today to find out more or apply with your CV.

If you need more information, please contact Dan Rowland on 0161 840 1021 or dan.rowland@maxwellbond.co.uk

Laravel / PHP / AWS / DevOps / Kubernetes / Docker
Laravel / PHP / AWS / DevOps / Kubernetes / Docker

About the Company

As a leading recruitment agency, we specialise in providing staffing solutions across various industries, including Technology, Digital, Sustainability, and Change & Transformation. Our commitment to trust, innovation, and inspiration forms the core of our business values, guiding every interaction and partnership. Maxwell Bond is more than a recruitment agency; we are a strategic partner committed to maximising people's potential. Our purpose goes beyond traditional recruitment, driving us to empower both clients and cand... Know more