SR2 are partnering with a well-established creative technology studio to hire a DevOps Consultant. You'll lead a DevOps function that underpins multiple client deliveries, shaping cloud infrastructure, developer tooling, and internal platform improvements that make engineering teams faster and happier. What you'll be doing Lead and grow a DevOps practice across multiple client projects (strategy hands-on delivery) Own the design, build and continuous improvement of cloud infrastructure and developer tooling Set best-practice standards for architecture, reliability, security, automation, and CI/CD Mentor engineers via pairing, code reviews, feedback, and knowledge-sharing Manage and support career development (growth plans, performance, coaching) Drive process improvements and ensure actions land (not just talked about) Support RFP responses / pitches, estimation, planning, and delivery governance Run client workshops and stakeholder sessions to capture requirements and propose solutions Support incident management, releases, and operational readiness across environments Contribute to hiring/interviews to build a high-performing team What we're looking for (essentials) Proven experience leading a DevOps team (people leadership delivery ownership) Strong AWS experience across services like Lambda, CloudFront, API Gateway, EC2, S3, ECS Hands-on Terraform (IaC) expertise and strong engineering standards CI/CD pipeline experience (e.g. GitHub Actions, Jenkins ) and solid Git workflows Containerisation expertise ( Docker, Kubernetes) Monitoring/logging/alerting (e.g. CloudWatch, Nagios ) and incident management Solid understanding of open server stack: Linux, Apache, MySQL Comfortable operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven, commercial delivery environments Experienced with Jira/Confluence, capacity management, Agile delivery Confident leading technical discussions with engineers and non-technical stakeholders Nice to have JavaScript (React/Node), PHP or Python Azure or GCP exposure Agency / creative tech studio background Client presentation / workshop facilitation Bash scripting Package & benefits (high level) Competitive, benchmarked salary discretionary bonus Hybrid working Pension private health insurance Holiday allowance Christmas closure leave loyalty leave Personal development budget/time Wellbeing benefits (training, yoga, volunteering days) EV scheme, free charging, free parking (site-based) Location / working pattern Full-time, permanent (40 hours) Hybrid (UK)