DevOps Engineer (Startup)

Application Deadline: 6 May 2026

Department: IT Development

Location: Newport

Compensation: £45,000 - £50,000 / year

• AWS Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain AWS resources following “well architected” best practices for high availability, security, and robustness.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for efficient, reliable code deployments using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions and AWS CodePipeline.
• Monitoring & Logging: Manage monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus) to ensure system stability and detect issues before they impact users.
• Disaster Recovery & Backup: Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and backup solutions, meeting RTO/RPO targets.
• Linux Administration: Maintain and troubleshoot Linux systems to ensure security, performance, and reliability.
• Scripting & Automation: Automate routine tasks with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or Bash to improve deployment processes.
• Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with leadership, development, sales, and operations to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Compliance & Security: Ensure the infrastructure continues to meet and achieve security and compliance standards (Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO27001, GDPR, SOC 2).
• Data-Driven Decisions: Analyse performance metrics and optimise platform stability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicate technical strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Autonomous Work Management: Manage your own workload while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.
  
  

• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer (or in a similar role) with expertise in AWS environments.
• Deep knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodePipeline.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools like CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Ruby, or Bash for automation.
• Solid experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for collaboration and documentation.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues rapidly
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with both technical and non-technical teams.
• AWS certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer) are a bonus.
  
  

• Up to 40 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 days leave
• Hybrid working with flexible working times
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Subsidised Conveyancing
• Employee Assistance Scheme which includes counselling sessions
• Well being programmes
• Ongoing training, development, and recognition programs.
• A supportive and fun team environment, with regular collaboration and charity events.
• Professional Development Support - We believe in fostering growth and will fully support your training and development in AWS and related technologies. This includes access to certification programs of your choosing, online courses, and workshops to advance your expertise and career.