Job description
Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Engineer (AWS)
Location: Norwich (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, flexible)
Day Rate: £510 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: Immediate
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Engineer with strong AWS expertise to support the delivery of cloud platform solutions and project initiatives. This role requires a hands-on engineer with a strong DevOps mindset, capable of working in agile environments and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Jira stories in line with sprint and project plans
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure timely delivery
- Build and implement cloud infrastructure solutions across platforms and projects
- Utilize appropriate DevOps tools and technologies to achieve team objectives
- Participate in and facilitate agile ceremonies including stand-ups and planning sessions
- Support deployment and implementation planning activities
- Manage priorities, risks, and issues effectively
- Coordinate with third-party vendors where required
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and delivery practices
Required Skills & Experience
- 8–10 years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps
- Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudFormation, IAM, KMS, SSM, Step Functions, ACM, and Backup
- Solid experience with AWS infrastructure and networking services such as VPC, Control Tower, AWS Organizations, and Service Control Policies
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Python, and AWS CLI
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Puppet, and Packer
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools including Datadog, PagerDuty, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and SIEM integrations
- Strong understanding of service management, release, and change processes
- Experience administering Windows Server and/or Red Hat Linux in enterprise cloud environments
Desirable Skills
- Additional scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash)
- Knowledge of tools such as HashiCorp Vault, Git, Groovy, Squid Proxy, and Trend Micro
- Understanding of networking concepts including DNS, firewalls, routing, NACLs, and NAT
- Familiarity with Active Directory, encryption, and SSL
- Experience working in Agile or platform-based teams
- Exposure to ITIL frameworks