Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Ubds-Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus birthday and work

EV leasing with salary sacrifice

Contributed Pension Scheme

Death in service cover

Training opportunities

Job summary

UBDS Group is seeking a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer to own and advance secure cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and automation for complex client projects in the UK. You will guide other engineers, set engineering standards and collaborate with architects, security specialists and client teams to deliver resilient, scalable solutions.

The role combines hands‑on technical delivery with leadership, client engagement and shaping best practices across delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Significant hands‑on experience designing, building and operating AWS solutions.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines with GitLab or GitHub.
• Expertise with Terraform and infrastructure‑as‑code at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build and evolution of secure AWS cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities.
• Design and maintain scalable, secure and automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or GitHub.
• Own infrastructure‑as‑code approaches using Terraform, ensuring environments are repeatable and compliant.
• Define and promote engineering standards, patterns and best practices across delivery teams.
• Embed automation across build, test, deployment and operational workflows.
• Apply DevSecOps and security‑by‑design principles throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Design, deploy and operate containerised workloads using Kubernetes and AWS ECS/EKS.
• Mentor and support engineers, driving knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Skills

AWS

DevOps

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Security-by-design

Python

Tools

GitLab

GitHub

Terraform

ECS

EKS

Job description

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

About Rayo

Rayo, part of UBDS Group, helps organisations design, build and operate secure, resilient cloud environments, with a strong focus on public sector and other complex, regulated environments.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior AWS DevOps Engineer to take a leading role in the design, build and delivery of cloud infrastructure and automation for our clients.

This is a hands‑on senior engineering role, combining deep AWS and DevOps expertise with technical ownership, client engagement and the ability to guide other engineers and influence engineering practices.

The Role

As a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer, you’ll take technical ownership of cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and deployment automation across client engagements.

You’ll work closely with architects, engineers, security specialists and client teams to design and implement solutions that are secure, resilient, scalable and repeatable.

Alongside hands‑on engineering, you’ll provide technical leadership, help establish engineering standards and practices, support less experienced engineers and contribute to key technical decisions throughout delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, build and evolution of secure AWS cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities
• Design and maintain scalable, secure and automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or GitHub
• Own infrastructure-as-code approaches using Terraform, ensuring environments are repeatable, maintainable and compliant
• Define and promote engineering standards, patterns and best practices across delivery teams
• Embed automation across build, test, deployment and operational workflows
• Apply DevSecOps and security‑by‑design principles throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Design, deploy and operate containerised workloads using Kubernetes and AWS services such as ECS and EKS
• Work with architects and security specialists on cloud architecture, networking, identity, security and integration requirements
• Implement effective monitoring, observability, logging and alerting to support resilient services
• Provide technical leadership during complex troubleshooting and resolution of infrastructure and deployment issues
• Engage with clients and technical stakeholders to understand requirements, explain technical decisions and provide recommendations
• Mentor and support engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering practices, automation, reliability and delivery efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• Current SC clearance is highly desirable due to the nature and timescales of our client engagements. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain SC clearance
• Significant hands‑on experience designing, building and operating solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Strong knowledge of AWS compute, networking, identity, security and container services
• Strong experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or GitHub
• Demonstrable expertise with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code at scale
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture and operating containerised workloads in cloud environments
• Good understanding of DevSecOps, OWASP principles and security‑by‑design
• Experience designing and implementing monitoring, logging and observability solutions
• Strong scripting skills using Python, Bash, PowerShell or similar
• Experience making technical design decisions and providing engineering leadership within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills across complex cloud environments
• Confidence working directly with clients and communicating technical concepts, decisions and recommendations
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments
• Experience supporting and mentoring other engineers

Desirable

• AWS Professional-level certification, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or Solutions Architect – Professional
• Strong experience delivering solutions for public sector, defence or other regulated clients
• Experience working within secure environments and understanding the associated security and assurance requirements
• Experience contributing to technical designs, architecture decisions and engineering standards

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting‑edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.