DevOps Engineer Location: Warrington or Gloucester, UK Contract Duration: 6 months Working Pattern: Hybrid (shift and on-call availability required) Day Rate: £382.50 Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP Clearance Requirement: Active Security Clearance The Role We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with hands-on expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, and continuous integration/delivery. You will design, implement, and manage infrastructure across AWS and Azure, leveraging modern tools such as Terraform, Git/GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will bring strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to deliver secure, scalable, and automated solutions within complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform. Manage source code repositories and version control with Git/GitHub. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodeBuild. Build and manage Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) and automate infrastructure deployments. Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline deployments and improve automation. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise cloud infrastructure and applications. Apply cloud security, networking, and infrastructure management best practices. Develop automation scripts in Python and Bash to improve operational efficiency. Your Profile Essential Skills & Experience: Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code. Strong experience with Git/GitHub for source control. Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms. Minimum 4 years' experience in DevOps engineering. Active Security Clearance. Desirable Skills: Kubernetes container orchestration. Strong Linux administration knowledge. CI/CD pipeline development experience. Networking fundamentals. Scripting in Python and Bash. Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodeBuild. Certifications (preferred): Terraform Associate AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Working Conditions Willingness to work in shifts and provide out-of-hours support as required. Participation in on-call rota. Person Specification Informing: Communicates effectively, providing clear and actionable information to stakeholders and team members. Problem-Solving: Applies logical methods to identify and resolve issues, with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Technical Learning: Adapts quickly to new tools, technologies, and industry practices. Collaboration: Builds and maintains strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, peers, and offshore teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.