About the role

DevOps Engineer responsible for designing AWS infrastructure at AI-driven legal conveyancing startup. Collaborating with teams on CI/CD, monitoring, and security compliance.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain AWS resources following “well architected” best practices for high availability, security, and robustness
Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for efficient, reliable code deployments using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions and AWS CodePipeline
Manage monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus) to ensure system stability and detect issues before they impact users
Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and backup solutions, meeting RTO/RPO targets
Maintain and troubleshoot Linux systems to ensure security, performance, and reliability
Automate routine tasks with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or Bash to improve deployment processes
Work closely with leadership, development, sales, and operations to align technical solutions with business needs
Ensure the infrastructure continues to meet and achieve security and compliance standards (Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO27001, GDPR, SOC 2)
Analyse performance metrics and optimise platform stability, performance, and cost-efficiency
Effectively communicate technical strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Manage your own workload while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity

5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer (or in a similar role) with expertise in AWS environments
Deep knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodePipeline
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Experience with monitoring and alerting tools like CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana
Strong scripting skills in Python, Ruby, or Bash for automation
Solid experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting
Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for collaboration and documentation
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues rapidly
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with both technical and non-technical teams
AWS certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer) are a bonus.

Up to 40 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 days leave
Hybrid working with flexible working times
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Company Sick Pay
Discounted Gym Membership
Subsidised Conveyancing
Employee Assistance Scheme which includes counselling sessions
Well being programmes
Ongoing training, development, and recognition programs
A supportive and fun team environment, with regular collaboration and charity events
Professional Development Support - We believe in fostering growth and will fully support your training and development in AWS and related technologies. This includes access to certification programs of your choosing, online courses, and workshops to advance your expertise and career.