Summary: DevOps Engineer needed for a 6-month contract to enhance the performance, scalability, and security of an eCommerce platform. The role involves collaborating with the existing DevOps team to tackle complex challenges in a high-traffic environment. Key focuses include performance optimisation, system resilience, and security best practices. The position requires a hybrid working arrangement in Brighton, East Sussex.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimise and scale our global eCommerce platform to handle high-volume traffic.
• Proactively identify and resolve system bottlenecks, improving performance and efficiency.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Enhance system resilience and prevent incidents before they occur.
• Work with AWS, focusing on Edge computing and CDN edge optimisation, particularly AWS CloudFront.
• Ensure security best practices in eCommerce applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural improvements and technical innovation.
• Promote automated deployments and continuous delivery practices.

Key Skills:

• A well-organised, self-motivated problem solver with a passion for technology.
• Experienced in working with AWS and cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledgeable in performance optimisation, with the ability to identify and resolve bottlenecks across the stack.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.
• Familiar with security fundamentals in eCommerce applications.
• Skilled in communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Salary (Rate): 475

City: Brighton

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT