Devops Engineer - AWS
We are hiring for Devops Engineer - AWS for our client's project based at Glasgow, UK – 2-3 days per week Onsite
Role Description:
We are looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in OpenShift and container orchestration technologies. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized applications to ensure scalability, security, and operational excellence. You will collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to deliver robust cloud-native solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using best practices for security, scalability, and cost optimization.
- Deploy and manage OpenShift clusters for container orchestration and application hosting.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
- Configure and manage AWS services including EC2, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, Lambda, MSK, RDS (Oracle preferred), and Elastic Load Balancers.
- Implement containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
- Ensure compliance with cloud networking patterns (VPC, subnets, peering, firewalls) and security best practices.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high availability.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software delivery lifecycle.
Essential Skills / Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with containers, Kubernetes, and related technologies on cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
- 3+ years of experience in setting up cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation.
- Strong experience with DevOps tooling (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Nexus, Git, Jira).
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (API Gateway, Lambda, ECS, EC2, MSK, RDS).
- Expertise in Linux administration and container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS, EKS, and OpenShift).
- Solid understanding of cloud networking (VPC, subnets, peering, firewalls).
- Basic knowledge of Java-based applications, APIs, and microservices.
Desirable Skills / Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of scripting experience (PowerShell, Perl, Ruby, Node.js, Python).
- Proficient with Jira, Jenkins, Bitbucket/GitLab, and Git workflows.
- Experience in regulated environments (banking, financial services).
- Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration platforms (Amazon ECS/EKS, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
- Relevant AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer).
- Familiarity with Helm charts, OpenShift Operators, and advanced CI/CD practices.