Title: Senior DevOps – 12-month Contract Location: Leeds (Hybrid) Our client is seeking a Senior Digital DevOps professional to join a platform shared-service capability team within the Working Age Services division. This role will function as a technical lead, providing deep expertise in developing and maintaining large-scale cloud and Unix/Linux-based application platforms, focusing on continuous integration and deployment. The ideal candidates will excel in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment and have a strong track record in DevOps best practices. Key Responsibilities: Lead and guide the design, implementation, security, and support of Unix/Linux-based platforms, especially RHEL/CentOS. Develop and support AWS cloud-based application platforms. Establish and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines (primarily using GitLab CI and Jenkins). Design and implement infrastructure best practices via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Packer, CloudFormation, and Cloud-Init. Act as a technical lead for a platform shared-service capability team, leveraging your expertise to guide and mentor others. Engage and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to meet project timelines. Essential Technical Skills: Extensive experience in a DevOps environment with a strong preference for CI/CD processes over manual workflows. Strong Unix/Linux systems expertise, with scripting capabilities in Bash, Python, or Go. Advanced AWS cloud platform experience, including deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Proficient in creating and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI and Jenkins. Solid understanding of IaC tools and practices, such as Terraform, Packer, CloudFormation, and Cloud-Init.