Senior DevOps Engineer
at Cooper Lomaz Recruitment · Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
About this role
Headquarters: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer (Contract)
Location: Remote
Contract: 3 Months (possible extension)
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join on an initial 3-month contract, with potential for extension. This is a fully remote role, ideal for an experienced contractor who can hit the ground running and deliver immediate value.
You'll play a key role in supporting and enhancing the company's AWS cloud infrastructure, driving automation, and ensuring robust, scalable solutions are delivered effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable AWS cloud environments.
- Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
- Automate deployment pipelines, monitoring, and operational tasks.
- Use Python scripting to create and optimise tools, processes, and integrations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across cloud infrastructure and CI/CD workflows.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer, 5+ years
- Strong hands-on expertise with AWS Cloud Computing.
- Advanced knowledge of Terraform for IaC.
- Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and tooling.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/cooper-lomaz-recruitment-senior-devops-engineer
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