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AWS DevOps Engineer | Terraform | Kubernetes | CI/CD | Azure Migration | Remote | UK Hours
Only candidatures with both AWS and Azure commercial experience will be considered for this role!
Rate: £200 per day
Duration: 3-month rolling contract, likely to turn into a long-term gig of 12 months or more.
Location: Fully Remote (India based) - Must work during UK hours.
Requirement: Strong hands-on AWS & Azure, good understanding of Git and version control &
able to work UK hours with a high level of English speaking and writing (Non Negotiable)
Only candidates with strong, hands-on AWS & Azure DevOps experience will be considered. AWS is the priority for this role, and you must also be comfortable supporting a phased migration in the future from AWS to Azure, as both clouds are in use.
Optimal are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity with a forward-thinking financial services organisation we're partnered with exclusively.
We're looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to own infrastructure automation, CI/CD, architecture, and cloud reliability in a secure, compliance-driven environment, while helping steer the business through a strategic move from AWS to Azure.
What you'll bring to the role:
Extensive hands-on DevOps engineering experience with a strong grasp of DevOps principles and methodologies
Strong AWS across Route 53, DNS, ECS, ECR, load balancing, serverless, IAM, networking and security
Azure exposure and comfort supporting a phased AWS to Azure migration
Infrastructure as Code with Terraform (Azure Bicep a strong plus)
Containerisation and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes
Building reusable CI/CD pipelines with quality gates (linting, SonarQube) and security baked in, ideally on GitHub Actions
Solid networking knowledge (protocols, DNS, load balancing, inbound/outbound rules) as it relates to application deployment
Designing and implementing architecture with a focus on network security
System monitoring and logging with Prometheus and Grafana
Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python)
Good understanding of Git and version control, SDLC, and software QA principles
Excellent written and verbal communication, able to document and share results with stakeholders
Able to work UK business hours consistently
Adaptable, detail-oriented, and a strong problem solver
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
AWS, Azure, or Terraform certifications (a plus)
This is a great opportunity to take real ownership in a secure, high-stakes environment while shaping a major cloud transformation. Ready to take it on? Apply now.
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