AWS DevOps Cloud Engineer

AWS DevOps Cloud Engineer
Reading, Berkshire
6 months initially
Up to £550 per day inside IR35 / Umbrella

Candidates must have valid and transferrable SC security clearance or be happy to go through the checks required.

As a Cloud Engineer you will play a key role in the clients projects focusing on integration, validation, verification, and qualification of our Cloud and software solutions. You will ensure robust system performance, high availability, and secure deployment across AWS cloud environments, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
Your mission includes setting up and managing AWS environments, deploying and testing in-house software, and validating technical solutions against defined specifications. You will write automation scripts for load simulation, performance testing, and documentation supporting customer acceptance phases.
The role involves collaboration with international teams, contributing to system security assessments, and delivering technical training to engineering teams and customers.
Development Duties
• Integration and Validation: Integrate and validate in-house developed software according to specified requirements.
• Automation: Develop scripts to simulate system behaviour under varying load conditions and automate testing for functional, performance, and high-availability validation.
• Cloud Deployment: Deploy and manage AWS environments, ensuring secure integration with external interfaces and adherence to best practices.
• Documentation: Write and verify technical documentation, including Test Plans, Test Scripts, Test Scenarios, user guides, and training materials.
Support Duties
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct component-level and end-to-end testing, including security, performance, and robustness validations.
• Customer Acceptance Support: Prepare and assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), providing detailed test scripts and documentation.
• Maintenance: Deliver Level 3 maintenance and support, addressing software, hardware, and IT-related issues while following up on change requests.
Communication Duties
• Team Collaboration: Work with cross-border teams to ensure seamless integration and project execution.
• Security Contribution: Participate in security assessments, including vulnerability scans, risk analysis, and penetration tests.
• Knowledge Sharing: Provide training to engineering teams and customers, enhancing their understanding of cloud-based solutions and testing frameworks.
Experience:
• Experience in software validation, integration, or similar roles.
• Proficiency in deploying and maintaining AWS cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines.
• Experience with Jira or other ticketing tools is a plus.
Technical Skills:
• Knowledge of web technologies and security best practices.
• Familiarity with performance and load testing tools.
• Scripting expertise in Python, Shell, or similar languages.
• Experience with database models (SQL, NoSQL) and networking protocols.
Certifications:
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS SAA) are considered advantageous.

Others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• A collaborative mindset, with the willingness to train and mentor others.