DevOps Engineer (AWS / Terraform / GitLab) - Contract - SC & NPPV3 Required Location: Remote / UK Term: 12 Months Rate: £500 - £600 / day (Lead SFIA 5 level for top end rate) URGENT CONTRACT REQUIREMENT We are seeking a hands-on DevOps / Platform Engineer for an initial 12-month contract to support, secure, and scale our AWS cloud and hybrid platform. Key Technical Stack & Responsibilities: AWS Cloud: Control Tower, EKS, EC2, VPC / Private Links, RDS, IAM, Route53, ELB, Secrets Manager.
IaC & Automation: Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) and Ansible (Configuration Orchestration). CI/CD & DevSecOps: GitLab CI/CD pipelines, on-premises GitLab server, GitLab Runner fleet, and shift-left security (SCA, SAST, DAST). Containers & GitOps: Docker-Compose on EC2, EKS, and ArgoCD. Artifact Management: Support for self-managed JFrog Artifactory & Xray. Scripting: Developing automation scripts, Docker, Terraform, and Ansible files. Operations: Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota for Priority 1 & 2 incidents. Immediate start preferred. Apply now with your up-to-date CV.
Platform Engineer (SC & NPPV3 essential) employer: Henderson Scott
As a Software Engineering Consultant in Edinburgh, you will join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. The company offers a supportive environment where your expertise in modern engineering practices and AI adoption will be instrumental in shaping the future of software delivery. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to responsible technology use, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Scotland's capital.
