DevOps Engineer

Job Specification – DevOps Engineer (AWS) | UK Government Programme Overview We are supporting a UK government-backed programme delivering a new law enforcement data service, replacing a legacy mainframe platform with a modern, cloud-native architecture. This programme is already in delivery and requires a significant number of DevOps Engineers to accelerate build and deployment activity, with a target completion around mid-year. Role Summary As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in building and automating cloud-native platforms within a secure government environment. This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong focus on: • Software engineering principles • Automation • Scalable AWS infrastructure Key Responsibilities • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment • Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform • Deploy and manage applications using containerisation (Docker) and Kubernetes • Contribute to software engineering activities across the platform (not pure ops) • Work within cross-functional teams delivering a modern data platform • Support the migration from a legacy mainframe system to a cloud-native solution Technology Environment • Cloud: AWS (essential) • Languages / Stack: Node.js, React • Database: PostgreSQL • DevOps Tooling: • Terraform (or similar IaC tools) • CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.) • Docker & Kubernetes Required Experience • Strong experience as a DevOps / Platform / Cloud Engineer • Proven experience working in AWS environments (essential) • Hands-on experience with: • CI/CD pipeline development • Infrastructure as Code • Containerisation & orchestration • Background in software engineering (not purely operational DevOps) • Experience working on secure or regulated programmes (highly desirable) Security Clearance • SC Clearance – must be currently held (Home Office SC highly preferred) • NPPV Level 3 – not required upfront, but must be willing to undergo Working Model • Location: UK-based (onshore only) • Working Pattern: Home-based • Engagement: Contract • IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Project Context • Programme is live and in delivery • Objective is to decommission a legacy mainframe system • Build a scalable, extensible data service for UK policing • High priority hiring – contractors required ASAP