Engineer
2 Engineer roles
Full time Salary: £43,918.00 - £51,238.00 (dependent on experience)Working pattern: Hybrid working Location: Southampton
About the team
You'll be joining a collaborative and inclusive Technology team that plays a key role in delivering high-quality data, via reliable and secure software services for Ordnance Survey and our customers.
Our Technology teams are responsible for:
Building and maintaining scalable software products and services using modern engineering practices
Working on nationally significant platforms and services that are used across Great Britain
Collaborating across OS and with external partners to deliver value efficiently
Exploring new tools, technologies and engineering practices to continually improve delivery
Embracing opportunities for learning, mentoring and continuous improvement
We keep how we work simple and clear, so everyone can contribute and move forward together.
About the role
These roles are an opportunity to make a genuine contribution to Ordnance Survey's mission. You'll design, build and maintain Cloud infrastructure components in the Microsoft Azure platform, using iterative delivery approaches, while helping to improve engineering standards and supporting other engineers.
In the role, you will:
Configure, deploy and maintain Cloud infrastructure, to ensure our systems - both internal and customer-facing are running effectively
Apply and promote best practice engineering patterns to optimise delivery
Ensure our systems are secure, robust and well-tested
Support and operate services in production, identifying and resolving issues
Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver valuable outcomes
Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, processes and ways of working
Support and mentor other engineers in your area of expertise
We aim to provide a realistic picture of the role, the challenges involved and the impact you can have.
What we're looking for
We're looking for people who can demonstrate the skills and experience needed for this role and who aligns with our principles.
You'll bring:
Experience in configuring, deploying and maintaining Cloud infrastructure in the Microsoft Azure platform
The ability to apply best practice patterns and improve ways of working
Experience building secure, well-tested and maintainable software
Strong problem-solving skills, including diagnosing and resolving production issues
The ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly with others
Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues within a technical environment
A thoughtful, inclusive and professional approach to your work
Tools, systems or technologies
We are looking for people who already have a good understanding of the technologies we use. Depending on the team you join, you will work with a selection of the following:
Azure cloud technologies:
App Services
Virtual Machines
Storage Accounts
Key Vaults
Entra ID
Managed Identity
Azure SQL
Azure DevOps functionality:
Git code repositories
CI/CD pipelines (YAML and Classic)
ARM/Bicep templates
Languages to support the configuration and deployment of Azure infrastructure, such as Python or PowerShell
The Rewards
We want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work.
Our benefits include:
Competitive salary and pension (OS contribute up to 12.07%)
Performance-related bonus (where applicable)
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Enhanced family leave, including paid partner leave
Hybrid and flexible working options
Learning and development support, coaching and mentoring
Free subscription to OS Maps and access to wellbeing support
Volunteering leave and matched fundraising
Location & Working Pattern
We embrace a hybrid working model at OS, because we believe in flexibility and balance. You'll be based at our fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire, where you'll spend 50% of your working week collaborating face-to-face with colleagues. It's all about combining the best of both worlds connection and autonomy to help you thrive.
Key details
Closing date: 23:59pm on Thursday 6th August 2026
Interview location: Interviews will be via MS Teams