Summary: The role of Senior AWS DevOps Engineer involves leading a team for a government project, focusing on API Gateway or Kong experience. The position requires strong AWS skills and the ability to mentor and develop team members. This is a contract role with a duration of 12 months, emphasizing both technical and soft skills. The working arrangement is hybrid, with flexibility in location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the DevOps team and mentor junior members.
• Utilize Kong or API Gateway for project requirements.
• Implement and manage AWS services effectively.
• Work with GitLab CI, Terraform, Helm, and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with application teams to enhance deployment processes.
• Leverage previous development experience to inform DevOps practices.
• Engage with central government stakeholders as needed.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience with AWS.
• Proficiency in Kong or API Gateway.
• Experience with GitLab CI and Terraform.
• Knowledge of Helm and Kubernetes.
• Soft skills for team leadership and mentoring.
• Previous development experience.
• Experience working with central government clients is advantageous.

Salary (Rate): 550

City: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT