Associate DevOps Specialist

About us

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinned by an effective and adaptable strategy, superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environment to achieve this.  

At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.  

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DevSecOps Engineer

We are currently looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to be based in London on a full-time basis, reporting into the Head of Subsection.

As an end to end DevSecOps Engineer (UK Based), you will be part of a global DevSecOps function supporting cloud platforms (Azure & AWS) and delivery pipelines used across Global Specialty Insurance. This role is designed for professionals who want to deploy and continuously develop their skills in cloud engineering, automation, and security while working alongside industry leading engineers and architects.

You will work as part of an existing established team, deployed to a variety of projects which are developing on the latest cloud technologies. This role is suitable for experienced practitioners as well as individuals developing their capabilities in cloud engineering, automation, and security.

The role offers scope for progression and certification paths. Individuals will work alongside experienced engineers and architects and an established software development lifecycle. We are looking for passionate candidates with a self-starting attitude who can deploy DevSecOps practices within a large-scale, financial regulated enterprise environment.

Responsibilities: 

• Development, deployment & maintenance of cloud service across Azure & AWS.
• Hands on Infrastructure as Code development and maintenance with guidance and support as needed from our senior engineers.
• Development of CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling to support application and infrastructure delivery.
• Implementation of DevSecOps practices, helping embed security, compliance, and configuration controls into delivery pipelines.
• Operational support of cloud platforms, following established runbooks, processes, and service standards.
• Work collaboratively with development, security, and cloud teams across multiple regions (UK, EU, US, India).
• Participate in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Actively engage in training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of broad range of cloud computing concepts (compute, storage, networking, identity).
• Knowledge of DevOps or DevSecOps principles and modern software delivery practices.
• Pragmatic problem-solving with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.  
• Existing industry experience in managing business-critical projects with diverse stakeholders in an enterprise-level and international environment. (Graduates would also be considered for entry level position with relevant degree background)
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices, including automation, monitoring, and security integration.
• Experience in driving change-projects with diverse stakeholders
• Cloud architecture experience or exposure

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Learning and innovating today, striving for sustainable societies and business tomorrow

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets our approach to ESG is underpinned by our desire to seize business opportunities and to nurture a stimulating and inclusive work environment. Our ESG strategy aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics including supporting a number of local initiatives within our community and offering volunteering opportunities for colleagues.

Learn more about sustainability at Munich Re – choose your impact! 

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• 10% Non-contributory Pension
• Eligibility for an Annual Bonus
• Private Medical + Dental Insurance
• Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance + Permanent Health Insurance
• Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Study & continuing Professional Development Support
• Hybrid Working + IT Home Set-up Support

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