At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop solutions across Azure, AWS, and private cloud platforms.
- Company: Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team for a platinum account.
- Benefits: Work with open-source technologies to deliver secure solutions.
- Other info: Candidates must be eligible for SC or DV security clearance.
- Why this job: Opportunity to advise customers on modern technologies and best practices.
- Qualifications: Experience with AWS, Azure, and configuration management tools like Ansible preferred.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Requirements
- Due to security clearance requirements candidates must be eligible for or currently hold SC or DV.
- A positive, collaborative approach and strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Curiosity and a genuine interest in learning new tools, techniques, and technologies.
- Good organisational and time‑management skills.
- A flexible, Agile mindset and comfort working in a fast‑moving environment.
- Attention to detail, paired with a practical and enthusiastic attitude.
- (Desirable) Experience with AWS and/or Azure, including Azure Virtual Desktop.
- (Desirable) Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible (preferred), Puppet, or Chef.
- (Desirable) Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, React, or Go.
- (Desirable) Experience deploying and managing cloud architectures, particularly within AWS environments.
- (Desirable) Experience with web application services such as NGINX, Apache, or JBoss.
- (Desirable) Knowledge of OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, and RHEL 6/7/8.
- (Desirable) Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as ELK, Nagios, New Relic, DataDog, or Splunk.
- (Desirable) Understanding of modern digital delivery processes and methodologies.
- (Desirable) Familiarity with the Atlassian toolset.
- (Desirable) Working knowledge of databases, schemas, and query languages.
- (Desirable) Experience with infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines (for example Jenkins, Terraform, Concourse, or TeamCity).
- (Desirable) Knowledge of source control tools such as Git, Bitbucket, or Subversion.
- An understanding of secure cloud design, including identity, access management, and authentication technologies (such as ADFS, SSL/TLS, OIDC, OAuth2, Keycloak, or Red Hat SSO).
What the job involves
- One of our platinum accounts is currently looking for Cloud Platform Developer to join the team.
- In this role, you will work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team designing and developing solutions across Azure, AWS, and datacentre/private cloud platforms.
- Together, you will deliver highly available, automated, and secure solutions—largely using open‑source technologies—that provide real value to our customers.
- Working closely with project teams to understand business needs, technical context, and strategic direction.
- Advising customers on modern technologies and best‑practice approaches, using automation to create elegant and effective solutions.
- Understanding security policies and thoughtfully implementing solutions that meet security and compliance requirements.
- Designing and implementing solutions that are scalable, resilient, and highly available.
Cloud Platform Developer (Cloud Platform Developer) in Manchester employer: DXC Technology
This role is based in a dynamic environment where you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The company values innovation and offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies. Enjoy the benefits of working on a platinum account that focuses on delivering real value to customers.
We think you need these skills to ace Cloud Platform Developer (Cloud Platform Developer) in Manchester
AWS
Azure
Azure Virtual Desktop
Ansible
Python
React
Go
