Job Description

The Company:
An established startup in the thriving software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector is looking for an AWS DevOps Engineer to drive a global DevOps culture. This business already boasts an impressive annual turnover of over 1 billion euros and is in a phase of digital transformation. As part of the growing backend team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering cutting-edge backend solutions. There is plenty of opportunity to develop your career in this dynamic business, as there is investment into training and development.

Role Overview:
You will primarily be working on a greenfield project where you will be a key player from design through to implementation - but also supporting existing services from the parent organisation. Day to day, you will collaborate with the UK-based backend team to design and construct modern backend systems. You will benefit from unwavering support not only from our backend team but also from our entire software department. They are looking for a team player who wants to work in an innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Private Cloud Creation:
Take a lead role in building a private cloud environment tailored to our SaaS needs.

AWS-Based Solutions:
Design and implement cloud solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS). Utilize infrastructure as code (IaC) principles with AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). Set up ECS clusters, Lambdas, and other AWS services to ensure robustness, scalability, and security.

Management and Monitoring:
Develop, provide guidance on, and troubleshoot management and monitoring processes for cloud-based workloads.

Resource Management:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to efficiently manage cloud resources. Optimize costs while maintaining performance and availability.

CI/CD Pipeline Enhancement:
Work closely with development teams to enhance continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines across various platforms.

Key skills required for this role:
AWS

Kubernetes

Building Infrastructure using CDK

Linux

Docker for containerisation

Building CI/CD pipelines

Scripting

Benefits include:
Up to 25 Days of annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid and flexible working

Employee training budget

Pluralsight subscription

Life Assurance

Bonus Scheme

Fun and sociable environment

Monday - Friday / Permanent / Normanton / 2-3 Days in Office / Hybrid Working

Next Steps? If you would like to know anything more about this role please apply today or email

You must be fully eligible to work in the UK to apply to this position and be able to travel into office on occasion - sponsorship is not offered.

Skills Required

• English Fluency