Senior DevOps / Cloud Engineer (12 month daily rate contract rolling)

Senior DevOps / Cloud Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior DevOps / Cloud Engineer to implement and support a Cloud First strategy and DevOps best practices. This highly technical role requires expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD processes to drive business efficiency and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Terragrunt, and Ansible.
• Oversee continuous integration (CI) and automated deployments (CD) to enhance cloud environments.
• Work closely with development teams to build scalable, cloud-native solutions.
• Monitor and optimize AWS environments for performance, cost, and reliability.
• Ensure the stability and scalability of live production services.
• Advocate for best DevOps practices and mentor junior team members.
• Stay updated with industry advancements to enhance cloud capabilities.
• Drive process improvements within IT and across business units.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in AWS cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes.
• Strong expertise in Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and other automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, troubleshooting, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and release management.
• Experience with VMware, Red Hat, Amazon Linux, and AWS services like EC2, API Gateway, and CloudFront.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A team player with a proactive, results-driven approach.
• Ability to balance short-term operational needs with long-term strategic goals.
• High attention to detail with a focus on continuous improvement.