AWS DevOps Engineer

AWS DevOps Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by RED Global

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Summary: Our client is looking for an AWS DevOps Engineer for a freelance B2B contract lasting 6 months, with the possibility of extensions. The role requires a hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days on-site in Belfast and 2 days remote. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in AWS and related DevOps practices. Key skills include Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work as an AWS DevOps Engineer in a freelance capacity.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
  • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines, specifically with GitLab CI.
  • Utilize containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) technologies.
  • Implement GitOps principles and tools, particularly ArgoCD.
  • Collaborate on the build and deployment processes for .NET and React applications.
  • Adhere to security best practices (DevSecOps).

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience as a DevOps Engineer in a major cloud environment, preferably AWS.
  • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, specifically GitLab CI.
  • Deep understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Experience implementing GitOps principles and tools, especially ArgoCD.
  • Highly desirable: Experience with AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service).
  • Knowledge of build and deployment processes for .NET and React applications.
  • Familiarity with security best practices (DevSecOps).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Belfast

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Our client is seeking an AWS DevOps Engineer to join their team for a freelance B2B contract that is expected to last 6 months, with potential for additional extensions. This position would require 3 days a week on-site in Belfast and 2 days remote for the duration.

Project details:

  • Position: AWS DevOps Engineer
  • Contract type: Freelance B2B.
  • Contract Length: 6 Months
  • Location: 3 days a week on-site in Belfast, 2 days remote
  • Languages: English

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Strong experience as a DevOps Engineer in a major cloud environment ( AWS is highly preferred ; experience with Azure/GCP is also valuable).
  • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform .
  • Hands-on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, specifically with GitLab CI .
  • Deep understanding and practical experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration ( Kubernetes ).
  • Proven experience implementing GitOps principles and tools, with direct experience in ArgoCD .
  • Highly Desirable: Experience with AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service).
  • Knowledge of the build and deployment processes for .NET and React applications.
  • Familiarity with security best practices (DevSecOps).

If this is something you are interested in, please send me an up-to-date CV, and we can discuss the role in more detail. Otherwise, what is it you're looking for? If you know someone who might be interested, please forward this advert their way