DevOps Specialist

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS DevOps Engineer to lead the design, automation, and deployment of cutting‑edge cloud solutions on AWS. This is a pivotal role where you will work alongside talented teams to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available systems that support critical government operations. If you thrive in fast‑paced settings and have a knack for transforming technical requirements into effective DevOps toolchains, this opportunity could be your next career move.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and managing DevOps pipelines and automation tools within AWS environments.
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation technologies.
• Deep understanding of deployment strategies, ensuring solutions are repeatable, scalable and resilient.
• Ability to identify process optimisation opportunities and lead their implementation.
• Proficiency in integrating security controls into solutions to mitigate threats.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working alongside software engineers and delivery teams.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies to drive efficient project delivery.
• Supportive mentoring skills to guide junior colleagues and share best practices.

Nice to have:

• Experience with additional cloud providers or hybrid cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of security standards and compliance frameworks relevant to government and public sector projects.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer.

Preferred education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in DevOps, cloud engineering or system automation roles, preferably within government or large enterprise environments.

Other requirements:

• Willingness to attend occasional in‑person meetings and quarterly planning sessions across London, Birmingham and Belfast.
• You MUST have active SC security clearance for this role (We are unable to renew a lapsed clearance).
• Willing to work on a 12‑month contract, with flexibility for a short notice period if required.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media