Stealth IT Consulting

Essential; Design, develop, and maintain event-driven architectures using Java and Apache Kafka. Build high-throughput, low-latency Kafka producers, consumers, and stream processing applications. Configure, manage, and optimize Kafka topics, partitions, replication, and retention policies. Ensure all streaming solutions meet stringent government security, data privacy, and accessibility standards. Implement robust integration patterns connecting Legacy systems to modern cloud-native platforms. Participate in code reviews, write testable code, and mentor junior developers in streaming best practices.

Job Title: AI DevOps Engineer Rate: £525 (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 Months Location: Remote Clearance: Active SC Stages: 1 Stage Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain cloud-native infrastructure supporting AI and Machine Learning platforms. Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates. Build, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines for AI, data and application deployments. Implement DevOps and MLOps best practices to automate model deployment, monitoring, retraining and life cycle management. Deploy and support containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes. Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning across Azure and/or AWS environments. Configure monitoring, logging and alerting solutions to ensure high availability and operational resilience. Collaborate with Data Scientists, AI Engineers, Platform Engineers and Solution Architects to deliver production-ready AI solutions. Implement security controls, identity management and secrets management aligned with Government security policies. Support AI model governance through deployment automation, version control and auditability. Optimise platform performance, scalability and cost across cloud services. Develop automated testing, release management and rollback strategies. Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment and platform issues across development, test and production environments. Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing and engineering best practices. Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience as a DevOps, Platform or Cloud Engineer. Experience supporting AI, Machine Learning or Data Engineering platforms. Strong knowledge of Azure and/or AWS cloud services. Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates or CloudFormation. Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or Jenkins. Strong Kubernetes and Docker experience. Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native applications. Experience supporting container orchestration platforms. Knowledge of MLOps principles and AI model deployment. Experience with Git version control. Strong Linux administration skills. Experience implementing monitoring and observability using tools such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK or Splunk. Experience managing secrets and identities using Azure Key Vault or AWS Secrets Manager. Knowledge of networking, IAM, RBAC and cloud security. Experience working within Agile and DevSecOps environments.

Key responsibilities: Configuring and optimizing Dynatrace monitoring, alerting, and workflows. Using automation tools such as Terraform or Monaco for Dynatrace deployments. Supporting observability, logging, and synthetic monitoring initiatives. Investigating and resolving complex technical issues while documenting solutions. Collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive adoption of observability practices and operational improvements. Required Skills: Dynatrace administration and configuration. APM and observability expertise. SRE principles and methodologies. Log monitoring and synthetic monitoring. Strong troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Scala Engineer (Digital - MTD - SA View and Change 1) Role Details Scala Engineer (Scala Play Developer) Day Rate: £490/day inside IR35 Duration: 6 months Clearance Required: BPSS Location: Mostly remote (Telford 2 days onsite per month) Sector: Public Sector/Government Job Description Making Tax Digital (MTD) is fundamentally transforming the UK tax system to use digitally integrated tools, forming a key part of the government's ambition for our client to become one of the most digitally advanced tax authorities in the world. MTD makes it easier for businesses, self-employed individuals and landlords to get their tax right first time by integrating tax into their day-to-day business activities through software and digital tools, creating a single, up-to-date view of a customer's tax affairs in one modern, robust IT system. We're hiring Scala Play developers to join a dynamic team building solutions for public sector clients, within a mature Agile environment working alongside specialists from development and other disciplines. This means delivering user-centric digital services end-to-end on high-performance cloud platforms, using emerging languages and technologies as part of self-empowered, multi-disciplined teams with the freedom to shape ways of working to the latest industry practices. Continuous improvement runs through both working practices and technical approach, with team members' knowledge and experience directly shaping how solutions are built. Beyond the immediate team, engineers are part of several communities spread across multiple sites, providing a wider network to share ideas and get support. Key Responsibilities Deliver user stories as part of a multi-disciplined Agile team Build, deploy and support Scala Play microservices, working closely with user researchers and designers Apply well-established software development techniques such as TDD and pair programming Get involved across all stages of service delivery - configuring, deploying and monitoring using industry-standard tooling, working in a DevOps capacity Contribute to problem solving, business analysis, quality assurance, application design and architecture alongside core Scala development Participate in and help shape wider engineering communities, sharing ideas and driving continuous improvement in tools and technologies Skills and Experience Required Strong technical competence in Scala Strong technical competence in Play Unit testing and integration testing Desirable Skills Experience with cloud-based infrastructure Understanding of application security principles Understanding of continuous integration and continuous delivery Well-rounded Agile developer skills - problem solving, business analysis, quality assurance, application design and architecture Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner If this matches your skills and experience, please apply today!

Job Title: Java Developer Rate: £55k - £60k Annual Salary + 5% Pension + 25 Days Annual Leave Location: Remote Clearance: BPSS/Must be SC Eligible Stages: 1 Stage Key Responsibilitie Design and develop high-quality Java applications and microservices .Build and maintain RESTful APIs and Back End services Collaborate with architects, business analysts, testers, and DevOps engineers Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions Implement automated testing and support a TDD approach Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices Develop and deploy applications using cloud-native technologies Troubleshoot and resolve production issues Ensure solutions meet security, performance, and accessibility requirements .Essential Skill Strong commercial experience with Java (11/17+) Extensive experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework Microservices architecture and distributed systems REST API design and development SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle Automated testing using JUnit and Mockito Git version control Agile/Scrum delivery experience CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar

SuccessFactors Senior Consultant (Compensation/LMS/Performance/Employee Central) Pay Rate: £670/day inside IR35 Clearance Required: BPSS + SC Eligible Duration: 6-month contract (extension possible) Location: Preston, UK - 2-3 days/week in office Industry: Technology - SAP/HR Transformation Consulting IR35 Status: PAYE via Umbrella company only Job Description: We're hiring multiple SuccessFactors Senior Consultants to join one of the UK's fastest-growing SAP Practices, delivering flagship SuccessFactors implementations for major enterprise clients. Roles are available across four specialisms - Compensation, Learning Management System (LMS), Performance & Goals, and Employee Central - and candidates with strong hands-on expertise in any one of these modules are encouraged to apply. You'll work as part of an established, high-performing SAP practice, partnering with client stakeholders across the full project life cycle - from design and configuration through to testing, deployment, and post-go-live support - on large-scale, complex SuccessFactors programmes. Key Responsibilities: Lead design, configuration, and delivery of SuccessFactors solutions within your specialist module (Compensation, LMS, Performance & Goals, or Employee Central); gather and translate client business requirements into scalable SuccessFactors configuration; support end-to-end project phases including workshops, build, testing (unit, SIT, UAT), cutover, and hypercare; work closely with cross-functional SAP and HR transformation teams to ensure integrated, consistent solution design across modules; produce clear functional specifications and configuration documentation; support data migration and integration activities relevant to your module; and mentor junior consultants and contribute to practice-wide knowledge sharing and best practice. Key Skills: Proven, hands-on SAP SuccessFactors consulting experience in at least one of: Compensation, LMS, Performance & Goals, or Employee Central; strong understanding of core HR/HCM business processes and how they map to SuccessFactors configuration; experience delivering full project life cycle implementations (design through hypercare) ideally within a consulting or systems integrator environment; strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills; and SAP SuccessFactors certification(s) in the relevant module(s) preferred. Key Qualifications: Proven track record delivering SuccessFactors implementations at enterprise scale, ideally within a consulting practice serving large, complex clients. Relevant SAP SuccessFactors module certification is a plus.

Essential: Active Security Clearance is needed. Software upgrades. Automation framework needs improvements. (Convert to JS playwright) Using old test data, needs improving. Automate the manual processes. Convert LoadRunner tests to something open source - JMeter (beneficial) Tech stack: ci/cd Gitlab postgres DB docker environment Java application monolith Java cucumber selenium test framework Java framework for testing bash processes

Recruiter (TA Business Partner) Pay Rate: £260/day inside IR35 Clearance Required: BPSS, with additional vetting required for this role. This additional vetting means the process may take longer than standard onboarding - please get in touch if you have any queries on timescales. Interview Process: Tech IV Duration: 3months + Location: Hybrid (ad hoc and flexible) - London or Manchester Industry: Technology, Media & Telecoms (TMTS) Job Description: A Talent Acquisition (TA) Business Partner is the driving force behind recruitment delivery and best practice, acting as a subject matter expert and trusted thought partner to senior leaders and hiring managers across the business. You will deliver the end-to-end recruitment process, supporting hiring managers and ensuring a smooth and seamless candidate experience. Multiple positions are available across a number of grades, so applications are encouraged from all levels of experience - grade and rate offered will be commensurate with experience and value brought. This is a hybrid role: the balance of office, client site, and home working will vary according to the role, business need, and individual circumstances, noting that fully remote working is not available. Key Responsibilities: Manage the full recruitment life cycle for all roles, from requisition through to offer; carry out regular market mapping and external market insight across multiple capabilities and skill sets; collaborate with wider recruitment and HR functions to share insight and drive process improvement; provide in-depth tracking and reporting on all talent acquisition data to support collaboration and improvement; partner with hiring managers to gather role requirements, advise on process, and support effective decision-making; deliver a positive candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment journey; build talent pipelines using proactive sourcing strategies (LinkedIn, job boards, referrals); screen, shortlist, and recommend suitable applicants; assess candidate competencies and fit; maintain accurate use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) systems for compliance and reporting; support employer branding activity and talent pooling for recurring roles; promote inclusive hiring practices; coordinate interviews and provide candidate feedback; collaborate with HR and onboarding teams; and act as the point of contact on recruitment-related projects, leading small-scale projects where necessary. Key Skills: Proven experience in recruitment, ideally gained in a complex, matrixed organisation within IT Consulting, Management Consulting, or professional services; prior experience in an in-house recruitment function or Recruitment Process Outsource (RPO) provider; successful use of direct sourcing tools and methods; proven ability to manage the complete candidate journey from application to joining, including screening and shortlisting; strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities; expertise with ATS/CRM systems; experience of strategic hiring and stakeholder engagement; strong track record in specialist or volume recruitment; experience using recruitment analytics and market insight to inform decision-making; confidence presenting data to senior stakeholders; effective communication, interpersonal and influencing skills; and resilience, adaptability, and creative thinking. Key Qualifications: Ability to interact, engage, influence, and build credibility at all levels, including senior management, while navigating a matrixed landscape with ease and discretion. A strong team player able to collaborate across the wider HR function, prioritise effectively, and proactively manage multiple projects to tight deadlines. If this matches your skills and experience, please apply today!

Job Title: User Researcher Rate: £500 (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Remote - One Day Onsite Per Month in Newcastle Clearance: BPSS Stages: 1 Stage Key Responsibilities Plan, design, and conduct qualitative and quantitative user research across discovery, Alpha, beta, and live phases. Select appropriate research methods including: User interviews Contextual inquiry Usability testing Surveys Diary studies Accessibility research Remote and face-to-face research sessions Recruit participants representing diverse user groups, including vulnerable and hard-to-reach users. Analyse research findings and synthesise insights into actionable recommendations. Produce clear research reports, personas, journey maps, service blueprints, and evidence-based recommendations. Present findings to multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders. Collaborate closely with: Service Designers Interaction Designers Content Designers Product Managers Delivery Managers Business Analysts Developers Ensure research complies with GDPR, safeguarding requirements, and ethical research standards. Build and maintain a research repository to support evidence-based decision-making. Advocate for user-centred design and embed research practices across delivery teams. Support teams through GDS Service Assessments. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a User Researcher within Agile digital delivery teams. Experience working on UK Government digital services Strong understanding of the GDS Service Standard and Digital Service Manual. Experience planning and facilitating usability testing sessions. Strong qualitative research skills. Experience synthesising complex research into actionable insights. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple research activities. Experience conducting remote research using digital collaboration tools. Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive research practices. Experience working with vulnerable users and sensitive services.

Essential: Active security clearance. AWS cloud engineering (compute, networking, IAM, VPC design, storage). Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform (modular design, environment provisioning, compliance). Containerisation using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes/EKS. Deploy and operate ML/LLM inference services on AWS (EKS, ECS, API Gateway, Lambda). Implement model-aware CI/CD with artifact packaging, versioning, promotion, and registry integration for approvals, traceability, and rollback. Monitor AI workloads, including endpoint performance, resource utilization, logging, and model behavior metrics. Support advanced deployment strategies such as blue/green, canary, and shadow deployments. Enable Responsible AI operations through audit logging, drift monitoring, and performance alerting. Ensure secure AI operations with IAM controls, encrypted artifacts/data flows, and LLM guardrails (eg, Bedrock Guardrails).

Role Title: Automation Tester (Python) Rate: £400 Inside IR35 Location: Remote Duration: 12 Months Clearance: BPSS Must Have experience with Python and AWS Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and suites to cover business requirements. Identify and resolve defects or issues preventing the delivery of Test Engineering activities. Maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements. Design, build, and maintain an effective test infrastructure. Create and maintain documentation within the test automation code base. Stay updated with the latest technical test tools and apply them where beneficial. Review and update the test suite to reflect current best practices and reduce technical debt. Develop and maintain reusable libraries and services. Communicate and share technical resources, knowledge, and lessons learned with other teams. Contribute to the production of test approaches and reporting mechanisms agreed upon with senior stakeholders. Ensure usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are Embedded in the development of citizen services. Collaborate with other teams in the Software Development Lifecycle to drive technical solutions. Apply Agile principles in practice and use Agile tools intelligently. Design and build technical setups and working methods for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices. Review test practices and implement improvements. Participate in community discussions around the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices within Test Engineering. Commit to continuous personal development, learning, and training. Provide coaching and mentoring to Test Engineering team members. Support recruitment-related activities when required.

Role Title: Automation Tester Clearance: BPSS Salary: £60,000 + 5% Pension + Travel Expences Location: Remote with 1 day onsite in Manchester Must have Java or Javascript experience Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated test frameworks and suites to cover business requirements. Identify and resolve defects or issues preventing the delivery of Test Engineering activities. Maintain full traceability of defects, tests, and requirements. Design, build, and maintain an effective test infrastructure. Create and maintain documentation within the test automation code base. Stay updated with the latest technical test tools and apply them where beneficial. Review and update the test suite to reflect current best practices and reduce technical debt. Develop and maintain reusable libraries and services. Communicate and share technical resources, knowledge, and lessons learned with other teams. Contribute to the production of test approaches and reporting mechanisms agreed upon with senior stakeholders. Ensure usability, accessibility, security, stability, and capacity are Embedded in the development of citizen services. Collaborate with other teams in the Software Development Lifecycle to drive technical solutions. Apply Agile principles in practice and use Agile tools intelligently. Design and build technical setups and working methods for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment practices. Review test practices and implement improvements. Participate in community discussions around the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices within Test Engineering. Commit to continuous personal development, learning, and training. Provide coaching and mentoring to Test Engineering team members. Support recruitment-related activities when required.

About the Role We're looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer to join our team on a contract basis to support the build-out of our automated test framework and validation suite. You'll play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated functional, integration, performance, and acceptance tests across a modern data and cloud environment. Key Responsibilities Design and implement automated test frameworks using Pytest for functional and regression testing. Develop and execute unit, integration, and API tests within the Pytest framework. Implement BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) testing using Behave and Gherkin , defining clear, business-readable acceptance criteria. Develop and manage performance and load testing suites using Locust , with potential exploration of JMeter as an alternative. Write and execute SQL queries to validate data integrity across different layers (ODS/PDU). Integrate test automation with AWS services such as: Athena for data validation queries CloudWatch for logging test results and monitoring trends EventBridge for triggering automated test runs IAM Policy Simulator for access control and encryption/decryption testing Contribute to continuous integration and delivery pipelines by embedding automated testing practices. Explore and assess Great Expectations (GE) as a complementary or alternative data validation framework. Skills & Experience Required Strong experience with Python for automation and Scripting. Proven track record implementing frameworks with Pytest (unit, integration, API, and regression testing). Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks such as Behave and Gherkin . Knowledge of performance testing tools such as Locust (and ideally exposure to JMeter ). Proficient in SQL for data validation and testing. Familiarity with AWS services , particularly Athena , CloudWatch , EventBridge , S3 , and IAM . Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration. Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. Nice to Have Experience using Great Expectations (GE) for data quality validation. Exposure to data-driven testing and cloud-based data architectures .

Role: DevOps Engineer Salary: £70k - £75k + 5% Pension Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (with occasional visits to client sites) Clearance: BPSS Must have 2-5 years of Government Experience Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage infrastructure in AWS using IaC (Terraform preferred) Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Manage containerised services using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) Collaborate with developers, security, and platform teams to improve deployment efficiency and reliability Ensure cloud architecture aligns with best practices in scalability, availability, and cost optimisation Drive automation and eliminate manual toil through Scripting and tooling Maintain robust security, including IAM, VPC configurations, and secrets management Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation/Terraform) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) CI/CD (ideally GitLab) Docker Containers (Kubernetes) - but not managing Kubernetes, using it as an app development Proficient in Scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) Strong understanding of Linux system administration Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control best practices

Our client are a top tier consultancy looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer on a 6 months contract. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage infrastructure on AWS using Terraform (IaC) . Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support fast and reliable software delivery. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure system health and resilience. Collaborate with development, QA, and architecture teams to deliver robust solutions. Troubleshoot production issues and provide support for critical services. Ensure infrastructure meets best practices in security, performance, and scalability . Required Skills & Experience Proven commercial experience as a DevOps Engineer . Strong hands-on expertise with AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudFormation, etc.). Proficient with Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). Solid experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent). Strong knowledge of Linux administration and Shell Scripting. Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Desirable Skills Experience working on government or public sector projects (with knowledge of GDS standards ). Active SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery environments .

Role: Lead DevOps Engineer Rate: £80k + £5k Bonus Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (UK Based) Clearance: Active SC About Stealth IT Consulting Stealth IT Consulting is expanding its DevOps Practice to support a growing number of government and public sector clients. With a strong track record of delivering innovative, secure, and scalable solutions, we are looking to strengthen our capability with experienced DevOps Engineers who want to make an impact on mission-critical digital transformation programmes . Role Overview As a DevOps Engineer at Stealth IT, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining secure and scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS or Azure . You'll collaborate closely with developers, architects, and delivery teams to implement automation, CI/CD pipelines, and best practices in cloud operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a company that values innovation, career development, and teamwork. Key Responsibilities Design and manage infrastructure on AWS or Azure , ensuring performance, security, and scalability. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or ARM templates. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration and deployment. Support containerisation and orchestration solutions ( Docker, Kubernetes ). Troubleshoot and resolve issues in cloud and on-prem hybrid environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment. Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer . Strong expertise in AWS or Azure (certifications desirable). Proficiency with Terraform or other IaC tools. Experience with CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.). Strong knowledge of Linux/Windows administration and Scripting. Hands-on experience with containerisation/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Active SC clearance (essential).

Role: QA Duration: 6 months Rate: £450 (Inside of IR35) Location: Remote 1 Stage Interview Start Date: ASAP Clearance: BPSS Must Have Government Experience Essential Criteria Demonstrable skills in a modern programming language and software engineering practices and aptitude to learn more. Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests against UI's and/or API's including contributing to improving frameworks and automation suites. Experience of the testing life cycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles eg CI/CD. Responsible for writing, debugging and refactoring test code. At this role level, you will: Work closely with software developers to reach a common understanding of the code base and test coverage at unit level Collaborate with analysts to ensure the required business scenarios are covered in the acceptance test scripts Work on both functional and non-functional areas of an application Coach and mentor testers Nice to have Knowledge of non-functional testing eg Performance, Security and Accessibility - including test types, test tools, and standards, Cucumber BDD

Role: Senior DevOps Engineer Rate: £80k + 5k Bonus Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (UK Based) Clearance: Active SC Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage infrastructure in AWS using IaC (Terraform preferred) Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Manage containerised services using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) Collaborate with developers, security, and platform teams to improve deployment efficiency and reliability Ensure cloud architecture aligns with best practices in scalability, availability, and cost optimisation Drive automation and eliminate manual toil through Scripting and tooling Maintain robust security, including IAM, VPC configurations, and secrets management Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation/Terraform) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) CI/CD (ideally GitLab) Containers (Kubernetes) - but not managing Kubernetes, using it as an app development Proficient in Scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) Strong understanding of Linux system administration Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control best practices

Role: DevOps Engineer Rate: £55k + 5% Pension Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote (UK Based) Clearance: Active SC Must have 1-3 years of Government Experience Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage infrastructure in AWS using IaC (Terraform preferred) Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Manage containerised services using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) Collaborate with developers, security, and platform teams to improve deployment efficiency and reliability Ensure cloud architecture aligns with best practices in scalability, availability, and cost optimisation Drive automation and eliminate manual toil through Scripting and tooling Maintain robust security, including IAM, VPC configurations, and secrets management Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation/Terraform) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) CI/CD (ideally GitLab) Helm Docker Containers (Kubernetes) - but not managing Kubernetes, using it as an app development Proficient in Scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) Strong understanding of Linux system administration Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control best practices