AWS DevOps Engineer – Hybrid (Manchester / Newcastle / London) 6 Month Contract

AWS DevOps Engineer – Hybrid (Manchester / Newcastle / London) – 6 Month Contract – Move to Cloud Programme

Hybrid: Primarily Remote | Onsite 1–2 Days per Week (Manchester, Newcastle, or London)
Contract Length: 6 Months
Eligibility: Mandatory 5 Years UK Residency

Apply today — interviews are already underway.

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading public sector technology programme, is seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to support the High-Level Design (HLD) and prototyping phase of a large-scale Cloud Migration initiative.

You will play a critical role in modernising a major database platform as part of a strategic move to AWS. This is a high-visibility transformation project focused on cloud-native architecture, automation, and containerisation.

This engagement offers strong technical exposure, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD (GitOps approach) and Helm

• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform

• Support containerisation and migration of legacy batch workloads into Kubernetes environments

• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to enhance build, deployment, and operational workflows

• Maintain version control systems, artifact registries, and pipeline integrations

• Ensure AWS environments align with best practices for security, scalability, and reliability

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven DevOps engineering experience in cloud-first environments

• Hands-on expertise with:

  • GitLab CI/CD

  • ArgoCD

  • Helm

  • Terraform

  • Kubernetes

• Strong understanding of GitOps methodologies

• Experience supporting cloud migration or transformation programmes

• Familiarity with AWS architecture and operational best practices

• Ability to work in hybrid delivery environments

Mandatory: Minimum 5 years continuous UK residency requirement.

Whats in It for You

• Competitive daily rate (£185–£200 per day equivalent, based on experience)

• High-impact cloud transformation programme

• Exposure to enterprise-scale AWS migration

• Hybrid flexibility with majority remote working

• Work alongside senior cloud architects and infrastructure specialists

• Strong potential for extension based on programme roadmap

• Immediate start available

This is an opportunity to contribute to a complex, cloud-first initiative with long-term strategic value.

Next Steps

We are actively shortlisting candidates now.

If you meet the UK residency requirement and have strong AWS DevOps experience, apply today or message directly for full project details.

Immediate hiring need — secure your interview slot now.