Engineering & Technology Hiring Intelligence
Practical perspectives on the UK Engineering, Manufacturing, DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure hiring market, from a specialist consultancy.
What CTOs Look for When Hiring DevOps Engineers
Hiring DevOps engineers is no longer just about tools and automation. CTOs are increasingly looking for engineers who can improve platform reliability, developer productivity and infrastructure scalability.
The shift from speed to control in modern infrastructure
The industry has largely solved the problem of how to deploy software quickly. The more complex challenge now lies in understanding, controlling and maintaining increasingly sophisticated systems at scale. Organisations that can address this effectively are likely to be better positioned to manage risk, improve reliability and support long-term growth.
Developer Productivity Engineering – The Metric CTOs Are Starting to Care About
Developer productivity is becoming a key focus for engineering leaders. Rather than simply managing infrastructure, many platform teams are now focused on improving how quickly developers can build, test and ship software.
Why Engineering Teams Are Adopting GitOps
More engineering teams are adopting GitOps to manage infrastructure through version-controlled repositories and automated deployment workflows. This article looks at how GitOps works and why it’s becoming a key part of modern infrastructure operations.
Platform Engineering Maturity Models - Where Most Engineering Teams Actually Sit
Many companies are adopting platform engineering, but few have reached true platform maturity. This article explores the typical stages organisations move through as they evolve from traditional DevOps to fully productised internal platforms.
Why Internal Developer Platforms Are Changing DevOps Hiring
More technology companies are building internal developer platforms to improve developer productivity and platform reliability. This shift is changing the type of DevOps and platform engineers companies are looking to hire.
Why Some DevOps Engineers Are Struggling to Find Roles
Despite continued demand for DevOps and platform engineers, some candidates are finding the job market more competitive. Here are a few reasons why.
DevOps vs Platform Engineering - What Companies Are Really Hiring
Many technology companies are shifting from traditional DevOps roles towards platform engineering teams. Here’s what that means for hiring and the types of engineers companies are actually looking for.
DevOps Engineer Salaries in the UK (2026 Guide)
Typical salary ranges for DevOps and Platform Engineers across the UK technology market, and what companies are currently paying for experienced cloud infrastructure talent.
Why Some Engineering Teams Are Exploring WebAssembly for Cloud Workloads
WebAssembly is beginning to attract interest beyond the browser, with some engineering teams exploring it as a lightweight alternative to containers for certain cloud workloads.
How AI-Assisted Infrastructure Is Starting to Change Cloud Engineering
AI is beginning to influence how cloud infrastructure is monitored, managed and optimised. While still early, many engineering teams are starting to explore AI-assisted approaches to infrastructure operations and reliability.