DevOps Engineer - AWS

Rayo, part of the UBDS group, is seeking an AWS DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and optimise continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and cloud infrastructure across secure and scalable AWS platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting modern DevOps practices, automating deployment processes, and enhancing platform resilience through proactive engineering and infrastructure automation.

This role is well-suited to experienced DevOps professionals who can deliver robust cloud environments, collaborate closely with development teams, and identify ongoing opportunities for operational and performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodePipeline.
• Build and manage Infrastructure-as-Code using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Implement and support configuration management tooling (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Script automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages to enhance deployment and monitoring activities.
• Manage containerised environments using ECS and EKS, ensuring scalability and high availability.
• Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent tools.
• Collaborate with development, security, and platform teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with DevSecOps principles.
• Contribute to the modernisation of legacy platforms by applying cloud-native patterns and practices.
• Promote continuous improvement and advocate for engineering excellence and secure operations.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, ECS, EKS, and networking configurations.
• Expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
• Understanding of monitoring, alerting, and logging best practices in cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of secure DevOps practices and relevant compliance frameworks.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex deployment and infrastructure issues in production environments.

Desirable Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in DevOps roles within AWS-based environments.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or equivalent certification.
• Experience modernising legacy platforms and introducing automation at scale.
• ITIL Foundation certification is advantageous.
• Previous experience in regulated or public sector environments.

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.