Job Description

Currently looking for an AWS DevOps Engineer Serverless specialist to join my client on an initial 3-6 months contract Outside of IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor, maintain, and optimize infrastructure for performance and cost. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Concourse CI, GitHub Actions).

Standardize and document configuration practices.

Manage infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation.

Conduct version control for infrastructure configurations.

Set up and manage AWS monitoring tools (CloudWatch, X-Ray, CloudTrail).

Implement AWS WAF and GuardDuty for security.

Collaborate with development teams for application integration.

Automate tasks to enhance operational efficiency.

Analyse and refine system architecture for performance improvements. 

Qualifications:

Extensive experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering within a serverless microservices architecture.

Proficient in AWS services: CloudFormation, API Gateway, Lambda, EC2, S3, ECS/EKS. Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash). Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Concourse, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

Solid understanding of networking concepts (DNS, Load Balancing, VPCs).

Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.

Preferred AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).

Expertise in monitoring tools (CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, CloudTrail).

Knowledge of cloud database management (MongoDB Atlas). Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and great communication.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

This role will be Outside of IR35 with the requirement you are onsite to their Manchester based office 2-3 days a week for the initial few weeks then a more remote model thereafter. It will be paying Outside of IR35 £450-£550 a day. If you are interested please send me over your updated CV and expected day rate alongside any specific experience with the above and we can discuss further.

Kindest regards Becca