Remote AWS DevOps Engineer

scrumconnect ltd; Liversedge; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting is seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable cloud infrastructure across dev, test, and production environments in the UK. You will implement CI/CD pipelines, manage serverless and microservices deployments, and ensure secure networking and governance across multiple environments.

You will collaborate with software engineers, architects, and delivery teams to optimize automation, monitor reliability, and deliver accessible,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale digital services on AWS.
• Proficient in designing and operating CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud security, governance, and FinOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure and manage multiple AWS environments (dev/test/stage/prod).
• Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines with Git-based tooling.
• Manage AWS infra supporting React front-ends, microservices, Lambda and Kafka.
• Support ETL processes and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) integrations.
• Implement secure networking patterns (Transit Gateway, PrivateLink).
• Deploy and manage Kong Enterprise API Gateway.
• Administer MFA and IAM roles/permissions for development teams.
• Ensure resources are tagged and governed per FinOps standards.
• Monitor performance, availability and reliability across environments.
• Collaborate to improve automation and deployment efficiency.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Contribute to cloud security best practices and accessibility requirements.

Skills

AWS

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Microservices

Serverless

Kafka

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Kong Enterprise API Gateway

AWS Transit Gateway

PrivateLink

MFA

IAM

Job description

AWS DevOps Engineer to support the delivery of large-scale digital services within a complex cloud environment. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimising AWS infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and cloud operations across multiple environments. The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including software developers, architects, testers, and delivery teams, to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions. The successful candidate will have strong experience across AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and modern application architectures comprising React front-end applications, microservices, serverless functions, and event-driven integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the setup, configuration, and management of multiple AWS environments across development, test, staging, and production.
• Build, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Git-based tooling.
• Manage AWS infrastructure supporting a mix of React front-end applications, microservices, AWS Lambda functions, and Kafka event integrations.
• Support integrations involving ETL processes and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions.
• Implement and manage secure networking patterns, including AWS Transit Gateway and PrivateLink where required.
• Support the deployment and management of Kong Enterprise API Gateway.
• Administer Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles and permissions for development teams.
• Ensure AWS resources are correctly tagged and managed in accordance with FinOps standards and governance requirements.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability across environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve automation, deployment efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues across cloud environments.
• Contribute to cloud security best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the delivery of highly accessible digital services, ensuring front-end solutions align with WCAG 2.2 AAA accessibility standards.

About Scrumconnect

Scrumconnect Consulting is a leading digital transformation consultancy delivering innovative, user-centred technology solutions across the public and private sectors. We specialise in helping organisations build scalable, secure, and accessible digital services by combining agile delivery, engineering excellence, and collaborative ways of working. Our multidisciplinary teams work across cloud engineering, software development, user-centred design, data, and DevOps to create impactful digital products that improve outcomes for millions of users. We foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and inclusion, empowering our people to deliver meaningful change while growing their careers in a supportive environment.

AWS DevOps Engineer Location: UK (Remote with occasional travel as required) Employment Type: Permanent / Contract Security Clearance: SC Clearance Required (or eligibility to obtain SC Clearance) Role Overview Scrumconnect is seeking an experienced