Overview
In this role you will design and build secure AWS infrastructure and automated deployment pipelines for high-profile UK Government and Defence projects. You’ll lead technical delivery within an Agile team, mentor engineers, and advise customers on AWS architecture while owning key deliverables. The opportunity focuses on creating scalable platforms and reusable IaC with a strong emphasis on security and performance. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to drive impactful cloud solutions in a fast-moving setting.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexitime – 37.5 hrs/week
- Learning budget – for training, certifications, and conferences
- Private healthcare
- Matched pension
- Monthly socials
- Quarterly company meetups
Responsibilities
- Design, build and manage secure AWS cloud infrastructure
- Create automated CI/CD pipelines
- Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
- Build and operate platforms for containerised applications
- Support software deployment, monitoring and operational performance
- Lead technical delivery throughout the full project lifecycle
- Advise customers on AWS architecture and technology choices
- Manage senior stakeholder relationships and key project deliverables
- Mentor engineers and support junior team members
- Promote Agile best practices, including Scrum and Kanban
Key requirements
- Strong commercial AWS experience
- Proven experience building new cloud infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation and containerisation
- Experience with Terraform, Docker and Kubernetes
- Good understanding of AWS security principles and secure deployment practices
- Experience delivering within Agile teams
- Ability to lead technical solutions and take ownership of delivery
- Strong customer-facing and stakeholder-management skills
- Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers
- stakeholder-management
- mentoring
- communication
- AWS
- Terraform
- Docker
Cloud Engineer in London employer: NPAworldwide
NPAworldwide is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative Agile environment, perfect for those looking to grow their careers in software engineering. With a focus on hands-on leadership and technical innovation, employees benefit from engaging projects with Central Government, while enjoying opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. The remote/hybrid work model offers flexibility, allowing you to balance your personal and professional life effectively.
