Senior DevOps Engineer

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer for a remote, 3-month contract. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with AWS Cloud, Terraform, and Python scripting. You will be responsible for building and maintaining AWS environments and automating processes. This role is suitable for someone ready to deliver immediate value and work independently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer, 5+ years.
• Strong hands-on expertise with AWS Cloud Computing.
• Advanced knowledge of Terraform for IaC.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable AWS cloud environments.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Automate deployment pipelines, monitoring, and operational tasks.

Skills

AWS Cloud Computing

Terraform

Python scripting

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer (Contract)

Location: Remote

Contract: 3 Months (possible extension)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join on an initial 3-month contract, with potential for extension. This is a fully remote role, ideal for an experienced contractor who can hit the ground running and deliver immediate value.

You'll play a key role in supporting and enhancing the company's AWS cloud infrastructure, driving automation, and ensuring robust, scalable solutions are delivered effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable AWS cloud environments.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Automate deployment pipelines, monitoring, and operational tasks.
• Use Python scripting to create and optimise tools, processes, and integrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across cloud infrastructure and CI/CD workflows.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer, 5+ years
• Strong hands-on expertise with AWS Cloud Computing.
• Advanced knowledge of Terraform for IaC.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and tooling.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.