DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer 5-Month Contract – Inside IR35 London based – hybrid working – 3 days office based Need to have current and active SC Clearance to be considered The Principal AWS DevOps Engineer will be a critical team member in designing, implementing, and optimising end-to-end DevOps processes that support software development and IT operations at scale. You will leverage your deep expertise in AWS, automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code to drive efficiency, reliability, and scalability across our clients' cloud environments. This role blends strategic thinking and hands-on execution, covering the full DevOps lifecycle, from source control and build automation to continuous testing, deployment, monitoring, and feedback loops. As a senior team member, you will collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline workflows, remove bottlenecks, and ensure seamless production deployments. You will also act as a technical leader, driving best practices, mentoring junior engineers, and championing a culture of continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, deployment, and management of scalable and reliable AWS Cloud infrastructures, driving automation and optimizing DevOps processes. Develop and implement advanced CI/CD strategies to support complex, large-scale cloud solutions on AWS. Engage directly with clients to provide technical expertise, offer solutions to complex cloud challenges, and act as a trusted advisor in their cloud journey. Lead technical discussions with developers and stakeholders, influencing architectural decisions and setting DevOps standards across teams. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by automating repetitive tasks, remediating technical debt, and identifying opportunities for optimization. Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Stay up to date with the latest cloud technologies, DevOps tools, and industry trends, recommending new approaches to enhance our services. Key Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in provisioning, configuring, and maintaining AWS Cloud environments, with a focus on large-scale, mission-critical infrastructures. In-depth expertise in a wide range of AWS service offerings, including Compute, Management & Governance, Storage, Security, Identity & Compliance, Networking & Content Delivery, FinOps, Containers, and Database products. Extensive hands-on experience in the design, development, and management of Java applications Extensive hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK, with a proven track record of automating cloud infrastructure deployments. Advanced knowledge of containerization technologies and orchestration platforms like Docker and Amazon EKS (Kubernetes) or ECS. Expertise in defining, implementing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, and others, applying best practices for pipeline efficiency and security. Strong background in networking, Linux or Windows administration, with the ability to architect secure, performant, and highly available cloud solutions. Proficiency with monitoring and log analytics tools such as AWS CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Datadog, or New Relic, to maintain observability and ensure operational excellence. Demonstrated leadership skills in managing complex, high-pressure situations and guiding teams through incident resolution. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with proven experience engaging with senior stakeholders. Nice to have: Relevant AWS certifications. Experience with configuration management tools (Chef, Puppet, Ansible) and implementing best practices for configuration management and automation. Deep understanding of Cloud Landing Zone concepts and best practices for enterprise-scale cloud adoption.