Principal DevOps Engineer AWS

Principal DevOps Engineer - AWS

Location: London (Hybrid) Practice Area: Technology & Engineering Type: Permanent

Build the Future of Financial Services with Scalable Secure DevOps Solutions

The Role

As a Principal DevOps Engineer at Capco youll lead the design implementation and evolution of cloud-based platforms that transform the financial services industry. Youll work across multi-disciplinary teams to build automation pipelines embed modern DevOps practices and guide engineers to deliver world-class digital solutions.

Were looking for a collaborative and hands-on engineer who thrives in an agile environment and enjoys solving complex problems at scale. Youll help shape DevOps strategy across major client programmes influencing architecture and tooling decisions that drive performance security and resilience.

What Youll Do

• Lead DevOps strategy architecture and automation for large-scale cloud and hybrid solutions.

• Champion CI/CD best practices infrastructure-as-code and container orchestration.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure efficient and reliable platforms.

• Coach and mentor engineers fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

• Partner with clients to advise on modernisation cloud adoption and DevOps transformation.

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience leading DevOps initiatives within enterprise or consulting environments.

• Strong technical expertise across AWSwith hands-on use of networking and security services.

• Proficiency in Docker Kubernetes and IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Advanced scripting and automation skills in Python Groovy or similar languages.

• Deep understanding of SDLC principles and modern delivery practices including Agile and TDD/BDD.

Bonus Points For

• Experience in financial services or fintech environments.

• Hands-on experience with test orchestration tools (Cucumber Karate Selenium).

• Track record of migrating on-premise systems to cloud ecosystems.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Contributions to thought leadership mentoring or internal capability building.

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.

• Work in a collaborative flat and entrepreneurial consulting culture.

• Access continuous learning training and industry certifications.

• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.

• Help drive transformation and innovation across Financial Services and Energy sectors.

We offer a competitive people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

• Core Benefits:Discretionary bonus competitive pension health insurance life insurance and critical illness cover.

• Mental Health:Easy access to CareFirst Unmind Aviva consultations and in-house first aiders.

• Family-Friendly:Maternity adoption shared parental leave plus paid leave for sickness pregnancy loss fertility treatment menopause and bereavement.

• Family Care:8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.

• Holiday Flexibility:5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.

• Continuous Learning:Your growth your way - minimum 40 hours of training annually. Take your pick; workshops certifications e-learning. Also Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.

• Healthcare Access:Convenient online GP services.
• Extra Perks:Gympass(Wellhub) travel insurance Tastecard season ticket loans Cycle to Work and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

Were committed to a barrier-free inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage let us know well be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco we value the difference you make and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture celebrates individuality collaboration and authenticity every day.