DevOps Engineer

The Opportunity

Support the development of bespoke digital products that are helping to modernise the UK Parliament.  Joining the Product directorate of the Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS), you’ll work on a range of cloud-based products and services and ensure high-quality development processes. From managing tools and testing environments to maintaining development standards and writing software that automates systems, this is work of national importance, helping UK democracy function better, more efficiently and more transparently.  You can expect to:

• assist in developing knowledge and awareness of the technical architecture of products and services built by the team, including documenting, sharing and updating in accordance with the sprint cycle
• help to ensure automated pipelines are developed, maintained and supported
• work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure all environments and the systems deployed to them are managed and supported
• support the creation and management of accreditation processes for products and services under development
• participate in technical governance processes
• support and mentor junior colleagues

What You Need

We’re looking for a software engineer who can troubleshoot as well as build virtual infrastructure from the Windows perspective. Knowledge of Azure and PowerShell would be helpful but is not essential if you have transferable technical knowledge. You’ll have an analytical mindset and be calm under pressure. You will also:

• understand key principles of the modern standards approach
• have experience of using cloud technologies, including building and supporting infrastructure (IaaS and PaaS), monitoring and alerting, storage, backup and security
• be capable of designing, coding, testing, correcting and documenting programs and scripts independently
• be capable of fixing faults following agreed procedures, and carrying out infrastructure maintenance tasks
• be aware of how to integrate systems and conscious of the challenges of designing, building and testing interfaces between systems
• have an understanding of user experience analysis and its principles
• be a good team-player, able to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

About The Team

The Product Directorate is central to our Parliament-wide programme - Transforming Digital (TD) - that will fundamentally change the way Parliament works. We are working to digitise our democracy by creating, supporting and improving our products and services with the aim of making things easier and better for users. Our work spans a range of back and front-end products and services aimed at meeting the rising customer needs of Members and their staff for better digital services.

About Us

UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.

Our Package

Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:

• up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
• great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
• on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
• flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies

How To Apply

Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and show how you meet up to the first five criterion. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV.

Apply By: 10th April 2024 at 23:55

Interviews: 19th April

Format: Panel Interview (Remote)

Our Culture

For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.

We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.