Job Description
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