DevOps Engineer AWS CGEMJP

Role

Title:

Dev Ops Engineer

Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2026

Location: Glasgow, Hybrid 2/3 days onsite

Rate: up to £322 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

We are looking for an experienced AWS Dev Ops Engineer with strong expertise in Open Shift and container orchestration technologies. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized applications to ensure scalability, security, and operational excellence. You will collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to deliver robust cloud-native solutions.

Key Skills/ requirements

• Design, build, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using best practices for security, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Deploy and manage Open Shift clusters for container orchestration and application hosting.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or AWS Code Pipeline.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Cloud Formation, and Ansible.
• Configure and manage AWS services including EC2, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, Lambda, MSK, RDS (Oracle preferred), and Elastic Load Balancers.
• Implement containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes/Open Shift.
• Ensure compliance with cloud networking patterns (VPC, subnets, peering, firewalls) and security best practices.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high availability.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate Dev Ops practices into the software delivery lifecycle.

Essential Skills / Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with containers, Kubernetes, and related technologies on cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in setting up cloud infrastructure using AWS Cloud Formation.
• Strong experience with Dev Ops tooling (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Nexus, Git, Jira).
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services (API Gateway, Lambda, ECS, EC2, MSK, RDS).
• Expertise in Linux administration and container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS, EKS, and Open Shift).
• Solid understanding of cloud networking (VPC, subnets, peering, firewalls).
• Basic knowledge of Java‑based applications, APIs, and microservices.

Desirable Skills / Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of scripting experience (Power Shell, Perl, Ruby, Node.js, Python).
• Proficient with Jira, Jenkins, Bitbucket/Git Lab, and Git workflows.
• Experience in regulated environments (banking, financial services).
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and container orchestration platforms (Amazon ECS/EKS, Kubernetes, Open Shift).
• Relevant AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Dev Ops Engineer).
• Familiarity with Helm charts, Open Shift Operators, and advanced CI/CD practices.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!