DEVOPS Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Big Bank Funding. FinTech Thinking.
Our technology teams in the UK work closely with HSBC’s global businesses to help design and build digital services that allow our millions of customers around the world, to bank quickly, simply and securely. We also run and manage our IT infrastructure, data centres and core banking systems that power the world’s leading international bank.
Our multi-disciplined teams include: DevOps engineers, IT architects, front and back end developers, infrastructure specialists, cyber experts, as well as project and programme managers.
Role Description:
The Enterprise Technology Platform Delivery team provide infrastructure solutions for many application teams both On-Premises and utilising External Cloud. We look to provide innovative and automated solutions to support the needs of our stakeholders.
We are looking for a DevOps Automation Engineer who will be working in our Cloud POD for automating/maintaining the deployment of various Infrastructure components, services and applications on the Google Cloud & Microsoft Azure Cloud platforms.
The role is truly DevOps covering all aspects of engineering, supporting a team Service Desk queue and encompassing 24*7 Prod Support (rota based)
Requirements Essential Skillset/Experience:
- Candidate should have good understanding of external cloud (GCP preferable)
- Candidate should have a good understanding of ‘Infrastructure as Code’ concepts
- Engineering experience of 2 or more Automation & CICD Tools- Terraform / Ansible / Jenkins / Git / Groovy etc
- Should have good scripting knowledge
- Nice to have a knowledge of Kubernetes and/or automation experience of managing Kubernetes Clusters and Containers
- Should be able to work with different teams (spread across multiple locations) to develop a scalable, reliable, and resilient software running in the cloud.
- Good communication skills
- Extensive training options are available to work towards formal Cloud Engineer accreditations
The role will be based in Sheffield but some travel may be required. This role supports Hybrid working (1-2 days in the office per week)
Come Power a Business that Defines How to Power the World
HSBC is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. We will provide reasonable adjustments to remove any disadvantage to you being considered for this role. We are proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme, and will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Banking & Lending
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for DEVOPS Engineer roles across HSBC's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Banking & Lending.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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