HSS - Cloud Platform Developer

Job Description:

Associate Manager Cloud Platform Developer

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work and the customers we support, successful candidates must be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual security requirements, including applicable residency requirements, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Some roles may also be subject to nationality requirements where necessary to meet security obligations.

Location & Working Pattern

This is a fully onsite position, based at the customer location five days per week. Due to customer requirements, hybrid and remote working are not available for this role.

At DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is more than just a motto, it’s something we strive towards constantly through our work. Every day we deliver mission critical services in a secure environment whilst promoting our people first agenda, a real sense of community and a healthy work-life balance. Our consistently positive customer feedback and continuous growth helps us cement our place as one of the world’s leading IT solutions enterprises, helping us deliver services and solutions in both challenging and exciting situations.

DXC is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone.

At DXC, one of our platinum accounts has openings for Cloud Platform Developers for varying skill levels.  This role will include working as part of multidisciplinary team to design and develop solutions such as using Azure/AWS as well as datacentre/private cloud to deliver high availability, rapidly developed, fully automated solutions using predominately open-source software which delivers value to the customer.

Role responsibilities:

• Interacting with project roles as required, to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and organisational strategic direction.

• Advising our customer on the latest technologies and methodologies, designing and implementing innovative approaches to their problems using automation.

• Understanding security policies and implementing solutions to satisfy security requirements.

• Designing and implementing solutions which have high availability and are scalable.

What you will bring to the team:

• Enthusiasm for collaboration and excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• An interest in keeping up with emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.

• Effective time management and organisational skills.

• A flexible and Agile way of working within a fast paced and everchanging environment.

• Attention to detail with a pragmatic and enthusiastic attitude to work.

Desirable Skills and Technologies:

• Experience and knowledge of AWS / Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop.

• Experience with configuration management tools, e.g., Ansible (preferred), Puppet, Chef.

• Familiarity with the following languages: Python, React, Go.

• Experience with deploying, configuring, and managing cloud architecture and technologies in AWS environments.

• Experience with web application services such as NGINX, Apache, JBoss.

• Knowledge of OpenShift Containerisation, RHEL 6,7,8, Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience with monitoring systems e.g., ELK, Nagios, New Relic, DataDog, Splunk etc.

• Working knowledge of digital delivery processes and methodologies.

• Working knowledge of Atlassian Toolset.

• Understanding of database schemas and query languages.

• Experience with infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines e.g., Jenkins, Terraform, Concourse, Team City etc.

• Knowledge of source control technologies, e.g. Bitbucket, Git, Subversion, etc.

• An understanding of how to deploy and configure AWS components to adhere to tight security requirements.

• Awareness of security identity, access management and authentication using products such as ADFS, SSL/TLS Certs, OIDC, OAUTH2, Keycloak or Redhat SSO.

What we will do for you:

• Competitive compensation

• Pension scheme

• DXC Select – Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance, childcare vouchers, gym membership and more)

• Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)

• DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events etc)

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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