AWS DevOps Engineer

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We're seeking a heavyweight AWS DevOps Engineer to lead the design and implementation of highly secure AWS cloud architecture. This is a high-autonomy role where you will leverage Kubernetes, Terraform, and advanced CI/CD patterns to build resilient, scalable public sector services from the ground up. You must have 5-10+ years of deep experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering with a mastery of AWS environments.

Key Highlights
Lead the design and implementation of highly secure AWS cloud architecture
Deliver robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
Architect and maintain sophisticated CI/CD pipelines across platforms like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of highly secure AWS cloud architecture
Deliver robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
Build and orchestrate containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes to drive service efficiency
Architect and maintain sophisticated CI/CD pipelines across platforms like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions
Implement high-level monitoring and observability suites using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stacks to ensure 24/7 reliability
Technical Skills Required
AWS Kubernetes Terraform CloudFormation Ansible Docker Jenkins GitLab CI GitHub Actions Prometheus Grafana ELK stacks SonarQube Snyk OWASP
Benefits & Perks
Competitive daily rate of £600 - £635
100% Fully Remote working environment
Long-term stability with an initial 6-month contract and high likelihood of extension on a multi-year project roadmap

Job Description


AWS DevOps Engineer | £600 - £635

We're working with a leading specialist technical consultancy delivering high-impact digital transformation for the UK's most critical public sector projects on this exciting opportunity.

We are seeking a heavyweight AWS DevOps Engineer to take full ownership of cloud infrastructure and testing lifecycles within a secure government environment. This is a high-autonomy role where you will leverage Kubernetes, Terraform, and advanced CI/CD patterns to build resilient, scalable public sector services from the ground up.

The Role

  • Lead the design and implementation of highly secure AWS cloud architecture spanning compute, storage, and networking.
  • Deliver robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to ensure repeatable, audited environments.
  • Build and orchestrate containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes to drive service efficiency.
  • Architect and maintain sophisticated CI/CD pipelines across platforms like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions.
  • Implement high-level monitoring and observability suites using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stacks to ensure 24/7 reliability.

What You'll Need

  • Current active SC Clearance is essential; candidate must be a Sole British National due to the sensitive nature of the public sector projects.
  • 5-10+ years of deep experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering with a mastery of AWS environments.
  • Expert-level Testing Experience: You must have the ability to architect, set up, and own the entire testing process from end-to-end.
  • Hands-on proficiency with DevSecOps tools such as SonarQube, Snyk, and OWASP to bake security into the heart of the SDLC.
  • Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and mentoring engineering teams in modern cloud-native practices.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of £600 - £635 (Outside IR35 pending assessment).
  • 100% Fully Remote working environment, offering total lifestyle flexibility.
  • Long-term stability with an initial 6-month contract and high likelihood of extension on a multi-year project roadmap.
  • The opportunity to work on projects of national importance using a cutting-edge tech stack.

Apply via Haystack today!


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