AWS DevOps Engineer

Trades Workforce Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider is seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to support a long-term NHS programme running until March 2027. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining cloud infrastructure on AWS, managing infrastructure as code with Terraform, and deploying containerised workloads using Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on AWS experience, familiarity with NHS environments, and strong scripting skills in Python. This position is primarily remote with occasional travel to Leeds.

Qualifications

• Strong, hands-on AWS experience is essential.
• Previous NHS experience is essential (national, regional, or trust-level).
• Proven production experience with Terraform.
• Solid experience with Kubernetes.
• Strong Python scripting and automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS for NHS services.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Deploy, operate, and support containerised workloads using Kubernetes (EKS).
• Develop automation and tooling using Python.
• Ensure AWS environments meet NHS security, compliance, and reliability standards.
• Work closely with development and platform teams in an Agile delivery environment.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

AWS DevOps Engineer
£500 per day Inside Ir35
Contract until March 2027
Primarily remote with occasional travel to Leeds

We are looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to support a long-term NHS programme running through to March 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS for NHS services

• Implement and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform

• Deploy, operate, and support containerised workloads using Kubernetes (EKS)

• Develop automation and tooling using Python

• Ensure AWS environments meet NHS security, compliance, and reliability standards

• Work closely with development and platform teams in an Agile delivery environment

Essential experience

• Strong, hands‑on AWS experience is essential

• Previous NHS experience is essential (national, regional, or trust‑level)

• Proven production experience with Terraform

• Solid experience with Kubernetes

• Strong Python scripting and automation skills

Nice to have

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines

• Knowledge of cloud monitoring, logging, and security best practices

• Experience working in regulated or public sector environments

Apply now or email [e-mail] for more information