AWS DevOps Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
As a new programme of work, it is expected that you will contribute to defining how the systems are taken through the development process in to live operation and then managed into the future.
What you'll be doing:
You will be capable of building and assembling software solutions using the current AWS full stack services. You will have strong background in DevOps methodologies, experience in cloud infrastructure management, and a solid understanding of AWS services. The AWS DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure and development pipelines. You will work closely with a core team consisting of Software developers, architects and an Infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a rapidly expanding business, with many opportunities for progression based on success and growth.
What you’ll bring:
- AWS Cloud Services - AWS full stack services including VPC, EC2, Lambda, ECS, Fargate, ELB, S3, SQS, SNS, IAM, Dynamo DB and API Gateway
- Containerization - Docker, AWS ECS, AWS ECR
- Deployment - Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation, CI/CD Pipelines, Bitbucket, Bitbucket Pipeline, Jenkins Pipeline, AWS CodePipeline, AWS Code Build, AWS CodeDeploy, Tekton experience would be a distinct advantage.
- Solid understanding of networking, security, and performance concepts on AWS.
It would be great if you had:
- Languages and Scripting - Java, Python, Bash, Ansible
- User Interface Frameworks - ElectronJS, ReactJS
- Integration/Microservice Frameworks - Java SpringBoot, NodeJS
If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Mainly home working, some travel to Hemel required
Security Clearance Level: SC Cleared
Internal Recruiter: Rebecca
Salary: £55-60k per annum
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund
Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?
Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions that bring clients enduring business value across the UK’s Public and Private sectors. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported, delivering exceptional rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Information Technology Support Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for AWS DevOps Engineer roles across Sopra Steria's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Information Technology Support Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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