DevOps Engineer

Job Title: Senior AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Rate: Up to £572.00 per day via an approved umbrella company

Our client, a leading financial institution, is hiring for a reputable organisation to expand their Global Cloud Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of project teams worldwide in adopting cloud solutions as part of their “Cloud First” strategy.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting and enhancing AWS workloads across diverse projects

• Building highly resilient, scalable, and automated cloud solutions in an agile environment

• Leading major incident investigations and providing on-call support

• Automating infrastructure and deployment processes using scripting and CI/CD tools

• Contributing to security controls, risk management, and compliance in AWS environments

• Developing clear documentation for technical and non-technical audiences

• Acting as a Subject Matter Expert on AWS for internal teams and stakeholders

What you'll bring:

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

• Experience leading incident management and supporting projects with junior colleagues

• Proficiency in Python scripting or automation development

• Broad knowledge of AWS services and practical experience in cloud architecture

• Solid understanding of DevOps practices and Agile methodologies

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Ansible

• Good knowledge of Linux and/or Windows operating systems

• A security-first mindset in cloud solution delivery

• Willingness to provide 24/7 support as part of the out-of-hours rota

Nice to have:

• AWS certification(s)

• Skills in Terraform and infrastructure as code

• Additional Linux or Windows certifications

• Experience with non-functional testing and regulatory compliance

• Background working in highly regulated industries

Join a passionate team dedicated to building secure, reliable, and innovative cloud solutions. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make an impact in the financial sector, we’d love to hear from you!