Skills

Communication Python Risk Management CI/CD DevOps Jenkins Ansible Agile methodologies Architecture Cloud Architecture Linux Operating Systems Windows git AWS Agile AWS Cloud Terraform Infrastructure as Code

Job Specifications

Job Title: Senior AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Rate: Up to £572.00 per day via an approved umbrella company

Our client, a leading financial institution, is hiring for a reputable organisation to expand their Global Cloud Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of project teams worldwide in adopting cloud solutions as part of their “Cloud First” strategy.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting and enhancing AWS workloads across diverse projects

• Building highly resilient, scalable, and automated cloud solutions in an agile environment

• Leading major incident investigations and providing on-call support

• Automating infrastructure and deployment processes using scripting and CI/CD tools

• Contributing to security controls, risk management, and compliance in AWS environments

• Developing clear documentation for technical and non-technical audiences

• Acting as a Subject Matter Expert on AWS for internal teams and stakeholders

What you'll bring:

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

• Experience leading incident management and supporting projects with junior colleagues

• Proficiency in Python scripting or automation development

• Broad knowledge of AWS services and practical experience in cloud architecture

• Solid understanding of DevOps practices and Agile methodologies

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Ansible

• Good knowledge of Linux and/or Windows operating systems

• A security-first mindset in cloud solution delivery

• Willingness to provide 24/7 support as part of the out-of-hours rota

Nice to have:

• AWS certification(s)

• Skills in Terraform and infrastructure as code

• Additional Linux or Windows certifications

• Experience with non-functional testing and regulatory compliance

• Background working in highly regulated industries

Join a passionate team dedicated to building secure, reliable, and innovative cloud solutions. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make an impact in the financial sector, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Company

Opening up a world of opportunity for our customers, our people, our investors and our communities. We're one of the world’s largest financial services organisations and serve more than 41 million customers, ranging from individual savers and investors to some of the world’s biggest companies and governments. Our network covers 58 countries and territories, and we’re here to use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to connect customers with opportunities across the world. HSBC is listed on the Lon... Know more