Are you passionate about technology and ready to start your career in DevOps? Join the University of Plymouth’s Technology and Information Services (TIS) team as a Junior DevOps Engineer and help shape the digital backbone that supports our students, staff and research community.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to start your DevOps journey with hands-on experience, structured support and real impact from day one. Working as part of our collaborative DevOps team, you will help deliver reliable, secure and innovative technology solutions that keep the University running smoothly and support our ambitious digital goals.

You’ll learn about all areas of modern DevOps practice, from systems design and integration to security, capacity planning, and service support, while learning directly from experienced engineers and contributing to meaningful projects.

As a Junior DevOps Engineer, you will play an active role in delivering and improving our services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, build and support IT solutions that comply with architectural best practices and standards, working closely with the DevOps Team Manager and colleagues.
• Assist in the implementation and integration of new systems and services, and assist in delivering solutions on time, within budget and to high quality standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of DevOps processes, including reviewing procedures, analyzing data, and suggesting improvements.
• Provide excellent support and service to users across the University, responding to issues, providing advice, and assisting with problem solving.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, develop training materials under guidance and support knowledge sharing across the team.

This is a learning-focused role where you will shadow experienced team members, build your technical expertise, and take on progressively more responsibility as your skills develop.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role, please contact Ali Davey: via email on ali.davey@plymouth.ac.uk

What we are looking for

You must have graduated in the last two years and have a keen interest in DevOps and IT systems. You are a strong communicator, a team player, and eager to learn.

You will have:

• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and testing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative mindset and confidence in working independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to developing your skills and supporting others.
• Experience in agile or customer service environments is a plus but not essential – enthusiasm and willingness to learn are most important.

For more information about the position and person specifications, please refer to the job description.

about us

At Plymouth University, we believe that innovation thrives in a supportive and inclusive environment. You will join a friendly and passionate DevOps team that values ​​collaboration, continuous learning, and creative problem solving. We encourage experimentation, celebrate diversity, and are committed to helping you grow into a skilled DevOps professional.

Together we’re building technology that empowers education and drives positive change – and we’d love for you to be a part of it.

Expected interview date: The week beginning Monday, November 17, 2025

View a summary of our comprehensive benefits here.

Closing date: 12 midnight, Sunday 2 November 20525