AWS DevOps Engineer

Bristow Holland; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business in the cloud sector is seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer for a 12-month remote contract. You will design, develop, and optimize cloud-based applications while ensuring the reliability and security of complex systems. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong understanding of AWS best practices. Ideal candidates should have a background in coding, security compliance, and incident troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing cloud-based applications on AWS.
• Strong understanding of architecture and security best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable solutions on AWS.
• Continuously monitor and optimize AWS resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on applications.

Skills

AWS expertise

DevOps practices

Troubleshooting

Test-driven development (TDD)

Job description

Bristow Holland is working with an exciting global business that is looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join their growing team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work fully remotely while designing, developing, and optimising cloud-based applications within a cutting-edge AWS environment.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of complex systems while collaborating with talented teams across development, QA, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance solutions on AWS with a focus on robust architecture and efficient code.
• Continuously monitor and optimise AWS resources for performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Implement and maintain security best practices and compliance standards across all AWS environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues as part of incident response efforts.
• Maintain detailed documentation of architectures, configurations, and processes.
• Apply design patterns to ensure code reusability and maintainability.
• Develop and execute unit tests, following test-driven development (TDD) principles.