Lead AWS DevOps Engineer
Summary
A 7-month contract leading the build, automation, and support of secure, scalable cloud-native infrastructure for NHS/public sector healthcare systems. Day to day involves Kubernetes/Helm, Terraform on AWS, Grafana/Prometheus observability, and Linux automation with Bash/Python.
Lead AWS DevOps Engineer
Leeds (on-site 1x per week)
£650/day (Inside IR35)
7-month contract | Start: ASAP
About the Role
We’re looking for an experiencedAWS DevOps Engineerto take a lead role in building, automating, and supporting cloud-native infrastructure within theNHS/public sector.
You’ll be key to ensuring our platforms aresecure, scalable, and observable— driving automation and reliability across systems that directly support healthcare delivery.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and managing Kubernetes clusters (including Helm chart configuration).
- Building and automating AWS infrastructure with Terraform.
- Implementing and maintaining observability solutions using Grafana & Prometheus.
- Administering Linux systems and developing automation scripts (Bash, Python).
- Championing DevOps best practice across teams.
- Collaborating with NHS stakeholders to ensure secure and compliant delivery.
What We’re Looking For
Experience working within theNHS or wider public sector (healthcare focus preferred).
Strong hands-on expertise withKubernetes & Helm.
AdvancedAWS & Terraformskills for Infrastructure as Code.
Proven track record withobservability tooling(Grafana, Prometheus).
StrongLinux adminand scripting/automation skills.
Nice to Have
- CI/CD pipeline experience (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI).
- Knowledge of cloud security & compliance best practices.
- Exposure to other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP).