Job Overview

We are seeking a highly capable AWS Cloud/DevOps Engineer to drive automation, reliability, and performance across our cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and secure deployment of our applications and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK to ensure repeatable and scalable deployments.

• CI/CD Pipelines: Implement and manage automated CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions to streamline software delivery.

• Cloud Operations: Monitor, manage, and optimize AWS environments, including EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS, and S3, to ensure performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

• Automation: Develop scripts and automation workflows (using Python, Bash, or similar) to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.

• Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices, including IAM roles, VPC configurations, encryption, and compliance with standards like GDPR or ISO 27001.

• Monitoring and Logging: Set up and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using AWS CloudWatch, ELK Stack, or Prometheus to ensure system health and rapid incident response.

• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, architects, and product teams to align infrastructure with application requirements and business goals.

• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve infrastructure and application issues, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime.

• Cost Optimization: Analyze and optimize AWS resource usage to reduce costs while maintaining performance, using tools like AWS Cost Explorer or Trusted Advisor.

• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, processes, and configurations.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience:

  • 3-5+ years of experience in a DevOps, Cloud Engineer, or Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) role, with a strong focus on AWS.

  • Hands-on experience managing production-grade AWS environments and deploying cloud-native applications.

  • Experience with UK public sector projects or familiarity with G-Cloud and public sector compliance is a plus.

• Technical Knowledge:

  • Expertise in AWS services, including EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, Route 53, and CloudFront.

  • Proficiency with IaC tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK).

  • Strong experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS).

  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).

  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation.

  • Understanding of networking concepts (e.g., CDN, VPC, subnets, load balancers, DNS).

  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate) are highly desirable.

• Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex cloud and application issues.

  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience or certifications may substitute.

• Other Requirements:

  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotations for production support.

  • SC eligibility or existing SC clearance is advantageous for public sector-focused roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with serverless architectures and AWS Lambda-based workflows.

• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.

• Knowledge of microservices architectures and API management (e.g., AWS API Gateway).

• Background in specific industries such as finance, healthcare, or retail, with awareness of their regulatory requirements.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to hr@novaminds.co.uk.