DevOps Engineer

Richmond Square Consulting Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud engineering consultancy in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to build and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. The role involves working on greenfield and brownfield projects, implementing automation pipelines, and driving best practices in infrastructure-as-code. The ideal candidate will have strong AWS experience, scripting skills, and excellent communication abilities. Competitive salary of £75,000–£100,000 along with benefits including generous pension and private healthcare.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

Flexible and hybrid working

Training and certification support

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in production environments.
• Hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Go, JavaScript or similar).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver secure, resilient cloud infrastructure using AWS.
• Implement and maintain automation and deployment pipelines.
• Drive best practices in infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, tooling, and DevOps processes.

Skills

AWS experience

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Scripting skills (Python, Go, JavaScript)

Communication skills

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Overview

AWS DevOps Engineer – AWS / Infrastructure as Code – MOD eDV Cleared – Cheltenham / Hybrid
Salary: £75,000–£100,000 + Bonus + Pension + Private Healthcare
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid/Flexible)
Security Clearance: MOD eDV (Sponsorship Available)
Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Our client is a secure cloud engineering and technology services consultancy delivering innovative cloud solutions into high-assurance, security-critical environments. They are seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to build, deploy and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure for mission-critical UK projects.

About the Role

In this hands-on position you will:

• Build products and cloud solutions that solve complex customer challenges
• Work across a range of greenfield and brownfield projects
• Apply and follow secure engineering and DevOps practices throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Participate in architectural discussions, design exercises and technical decision-making
• Employ technologies and tooling that underpin modern, automated cloud environments
• Engage with customers and technical teams to shape requirements and solve problems
• This role is ideal for someone with strong AWS experience, solid infrastructure-as-code skills, and the ability to combine engineering excellence with practical business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and deliver secure, resilient cloud infrastructure using AWS
• Implement and maintain automation and deployment pipelines
• Drive best practices in infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform
• Deliver high-quality, scalable cloud solutions with security at the core
• Contribute to continuous improvement, tooling, and DevOps processes
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in production environments
• Hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Go, JavaScript or similar)
• Comfortable participating in architectural design and problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical discussions
• UK National with eligibility for MOD eDV security clearance (sponsorship available)

Desirable Skills

• AWS certifications (Associate or Professional level)
• Experience working in high-security or regulated environments
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling (CI/CD, version control, monitoring and logging)

Search Optimised Keywords

AWS, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, AWS Cloud, DevOps Practices, Cloud Automation, Secure Cloud Infrastructure, Hybrid Cloud, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, MOD eDV Clearance, Cheltenham.

Benefits & What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary £75,000–£100,000 plus performance bonus
• Generous pension and private healthcare
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing training and certification support
• Exposure to secure, high-impact cloud engineering projects
• Collaborative culture with opportunities for technical growth

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer with a passion for automation, cloud infrastructure and secure engineering practices, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact me for a confidential discussion.

All the best,
Charlie Syrett at Richmond Square Consulting Ltd