Job Description
DevOps Architect with AWS
Our Client is an established international company with offices in Leeds, UK.
We are looking to recruit a DevOps Architect with at least 3 to 5 years of expertise in an AWS environment.
You will support Project Management teams to successfully implement and monitor initiatives and provide supporting technical documentation.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Serving as an AWS specialist, consulting and providing technical guidance on AWS design, governance, performance, scalability, security, operations, and cost control best practices.
2. Working with IT and business partners to guide the architecture and high-level solutioning of new products and services.
3. Assessing our cloud maturity, reviewing existing AWS cloud implementations, identifying gaps, and suggesting improvements.
4. Providing technical support as part of a team on larger solutions to meet delivery timescales.
5. Mapping the state of products today and their path over the next 3-5 years for EOL and EOS risk mitigation.
6. Supporting DevOps teams to improve technical maturity levels and the availability, functionality, performance, security, and cost of applications.
7. Guiding the depreciation and removal of outdated technologies and practices.
8. Guiding the adoption of new technologies and practices to maximize our technological advantage.
9. Defining, refining, automating, and improving processes for efficiency, effectiveness, safety, and security.
10. Promoting a continuous, automated, and feedback-driven route to Production for product changes.
11. Keeping up-to-date with current and future technologies, products, and strategies.
Qualifications
BS/MS degree in Computer Science or 4-8 years of related experience.
AWS Certification(s) such as Solutions Architect Pro, DevOps Engineer Pro, SysOps Admin, Developer Associate.
Key qualifications include:
1. Producing technical artifacts and documenting the As-Is and To-Be states.
2. Devising cost optimization solutions and following best practices for cloud services.
3. Defining standards and cross-product patterns for consistency.
4. Security awareness and experience with a "security by design" mindset.
5. Agile development techniques and project management (SCRUM, KANBAN, etc.).
6. Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with individuals at all levels.
7. Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision.
8. Supporting people through change.
Must have the following:
1. 3+ years of architecting and delivering public cloud solutions, particularly around AWS.
2. 5+ years of production experience within AWS.
3. Experience designing, implementing, and operating large-scale SaaS products.
4. Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps.
5. Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology.
6. Proficient in leveraging CI/CD tools to automate testing and deployment.
7. An expert who can create tooling and automation to improve developer experiences and speed of delivery.
This is an exciting position for someone who enjoys challenges.
The salary will depend upon expertise but is in the range of £65K - £80K + Bonus + Car allowance.
The position will be based at the Client's Leeds offices, although remote work is possible with attendance at meetings as required.
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