Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to design and manage AWS-based solutions for government projects. The role involves developing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring compliance with security standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, along with significant experience in the public sector. Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud security best practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as a DevOps Engineer in the public sector.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage AWS-based solutions for government projects.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Puppet

Ansible

Jenkins

Travis CI

CircleCI

Job description

Job Description

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Design, deploy, and manage robust, scalable, and secure AWS-based solutions to support government projects using services like AWS Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, etc. Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation. Utilize JavaScript for scripting and coding tasks. Ensure system reliability, security, and compliance with government regulations and standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.

Additional Information

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident of the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

Requirements

Technical and professional experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Professional experience as a DevOps Engineer, with experience in the public sector or government projects.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and others.
• Proficiency in programming such as Python, Java, or Ruby, with a focus on JavaScript.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes or ECS.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and familiarity with government security standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST).
• Experience with automation and configuration management tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Puppet, or Ansible.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Travis CI, or CircleCI.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication, and team collaboration abilities.

Certifications

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification, particularly relevant to public sector projects