Junior DevOps/WebOps Engineer – Companies House (UK-Based Applicants Only)
Salary: £41,509 per year + Civil Service Pension (28.97% employer contribution)
Location: Cardiff, Wales (Hybrid)
Employer: Companies House
Job Grade: Executive Officer (Junior D(IT))
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time | Flexible Working | Hybrid
Closing Date: 26 July 2026 (11:55 PM)
Reference Number: 471540
About the Role
Companies House is recruiting a Junior DevOps/WebOps Engineer to join its Digital Services team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career DevOps, WebOps, Linux, or Cloud professionals who want to build their career within the UK Civil Service.
You will help maintain secure, reliable, and high-performing digital services used by millions of people across the UK while working alongside experienced software engineers, DevOps specialists, analysts, and product teams.
UK-based applicants only.
Important: This role does not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Salary & Benefits
- £41,509 annual salary
- Civil Service Pension with 28.97% employer contribution
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 30 days annual leave
- 8 bank holidays plus 1 privilege day
- Career development and funded training
- Professional qualifications
- Wellbeing support
- Gym and lifestyle discounts
- Childcare support
- Staff networks and volunteering opportunities
- Free parking at the Cardiff office
Job Location
Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ, Wales
Key Responsibilities
- Support secure and reliable IT services
- Monitor live systems and resolve incidents
- Assist with infrastructure upgrades
- Help automate operational processes
- Support cloud-based environments
- Work with Linux/Unix systems
- Assist with SQL database queries
- Support deployments and releases
- Use ServiceNow for incident management
- Troubleshoot technical issues
- Support continuous service improvements
- Contribute to root cause analysis
- Collaborate with engineers across Digital Services
- Participate in an on-call rota when required
Essential Skills & Experience
- Linux/Unix administration
- AWS or other cloud platforms
- SQL databases
- Automation and scripting
- System monitoring
- Incident management
- ServiceNow or similar platforms
- Python, Shell, Java, or similar scripting languages
- DevOps principles
- Cloud infrastructure
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Customer-focused mindset
Personal Qualities
- Eager to learn
- Strong team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactive attitude
- Adaptable
- Interested in security, availability, and system performance
- Committed to continuous improvement
Technical Skills Assessed
- Unix/Linux
- SQL
- Automation
- Monitoring
- Cloud Infrastructure
Civil Service Behaviours Assessed
- Changing and Improving
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
Recruitment Process
Stage 1 – Application
Submit:
- Updated CV
- Personal Statement (750 words maximum)
Your personal statement should demonstrate:
- Teamwork and continuous improvement
- Linux, AWS, and SQL experience
- Experience supporting live production services
Stage 2 – Interview
Successful applicants will attend a Microsoft Teams interview covering:
- Experience
- Technical skills
- Behaviours
- Strengths
Security Requirements
Applicants must:
- Pass BPSS checks
- Obtain Security Check (SC) clearance
- Have lived in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years
Visa Sponsorship
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Why Work for Companies House?
- Excellent work-life balance
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Long-term career progression
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Inclusive working culture
- Outstanding Civil Service pension
- Modern workplace facilities
- Comprehensive wellbeing support
Application Deadline
26 July 2026 (11:55 PM)
Apply early to avoid missing the deadline.