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Role Overview
Would you like to help build, scale and operate a platform to support a product that you (and everyone you know) will use? The DVLA offers an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Engineer to join an agile Cloud team at the forefront of digital services. You will build and support the platform for DVLA’s cloud-first applications using AWS and Azure technologies. £37,733 plus excellent Civil Service benefits and over 28% employer pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from Swansea, with a healthy work-life balance.
As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll work across various systems and environments, designing, building, and operating cloud infrastructure on AWS and/or Azure. DVLA continually invests in their Cloud Platform to enable application teams to develop scalable, secure, and resilient systems capable of supporting millions of transactions for UK citizens. Delivery squads follow a DevOps model, managing the full product lifecycle.
Technology Stack
You will work with a variety of modern tools and technologies, including:
* EKS and AWS Lambda (Node.js)
* Orgformation for AWS landing zone management
* Instana for monitoring
* ArgoCD for application deployment
* Elastic for log shipping
* CloudFormation/Terraform for infrastructure as code
* PagerDuty for alerts
Learn More & Application
Interested in learning more about the role and the team? Join our virtual familiarisation session on 22nd May 2025 at 12pm. Book your spot here.
Responsibilities
* Developing code to meet user needs
* Following and improving best-practice guidelines
* Writing clean, secure, and well-tested code
* Operating and troubleshooting services in production
Essential Skills
Successful candidates will have experience in delivering cloud-based services with modern technologies, working in teams that handle ambiguity, and familiarity with Agile frameworks. Relevant experience includes Software Development, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, SRE, or similar, including personal projects or educational settings.
* Proficiency with modern CI/CD tools and a DevOps approach
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation/Terraform)
* Comfort working in ambiguous environments
* Interest in distributed systems and resilient coding
* Passion for cloud and modern tech
* Experience in Agile delivery teams (preferred)
Why Work at DVLA?
At DVLA, your work impacts millions of UK citizens daily. We offer competitive salary packages, training, flexible working, inclusive culture, and benefits like on-site facilities, generous holidays, and a supportive environment for growth.
Additional Information
* This role requires SC clearance; candidates must have been in the UK for 3 out of the past 5 years.
* DVLA does not sponsor visas or work permits.
If you’re passionate about cloud technologies and have experience deploying cloud services to production, apply now or contact Keesha Paulsen at Inspire People for more info.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering, IT, Analysis
* Industries: Technology, Media
Apply today to join a team shaping the future of digital services at DVLA!
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