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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Easyjet - **Location:** Luton, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £41,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Github, Information Technology Operations, Log Analysis, Cloud Services, Ansible, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Datadog, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Technical Debt, Gitlab, Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cloudwatch, Puppet, Terraform, New Relic (SaaS), Software Version Control, Docker, Elk Stack, Jenkins - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb10304bd4bcc89443066b61a4df9035c9/eaa ## About the Role * Demonstrable experience in provisioning, configuring, and maintaining AWS Cloud environments, with a focus on large-scale, mission-critical infrastructures. * In-depth expertise in a wide range of AWS service offerings, including Compute, Management & Governance, Storage, Security, Identity & Compliance, Networking & Content Delivery, FinOps, Containers, and Database products. * Extensive hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK, with a proven track record of automating cloud infrastructure deployments. * Advanced knowledge of containerization technologies and orchestration platforms like Docker and Amazon EKS (Kubernetes) or ECS. * Expertise in defining, implementing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, and others, applying best practices for pipeline efficiency and security. * Strong background in networking, Linux or Windows administration, with the ability to architect secure, performant, and highly available cloud solutions. * Proficiency with monitoring and log analytics tools such as AWS CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or New Relic, to maintain observability and ensure operational excellence. * Demonstrated leadership skills in managing complex, high-pressure situations and guiding teams through incident resolution. * Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with proven experience engaging with senior stakeholders. Nice to Have: * Relevant AWS certifications. * Experience with configuration management tools (Chef, Puppet, Ansible) and implementing best practices for configuration management and automation. * Deep understanding of Cloud Landing Zone concepts and best practices for enterprise-scale cloud adoption. ## Description The Senior DevOps Engineer will be a critical team member in designing, implementing, and optimising end-to-end DevOps processes that support software development and IT operations at scale. You will leverage your deep expertise in AWS, automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code to drive efficiency, reliability, and scalability across our clients' cloud environments. This role blends strategic thinking and hands-on execution, covering the full DevOps lifecycle, from source control and build automation to continuous testing, deployment, monitoring, and feedback loops. As a senior team member, you will collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline workflows, remove bottlenecks, and ensure seamless production deployments. You will also act as a technical leader, driving best practices, mentoring junior engineers, and championing a culture of continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous improvement., * Lead the design, deployment, and management of scalable and reliable AWS Cloud infrastructures, driving automation and optimizing DevOps processes. * Develop and implement advanced CI/CD strategies to support complex, large-scale cloud solutions on AWS. * Engage directly with clients to provide technical expertise, offer solutions to complex cloud challenges, and act as a trusted advisor in their cloud journey. * Lead technical discussions with developers and stakeholders, influencing architectural decisions and setting DevOps standards across teams. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives by automating repetitive tasks, remediating technical debt, and identifying opportunities for optimization. * Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning. * Stay up to date with the latest cloud technologies, DevOps tools, and industry trends, recommending new approaches to enhance our services., You'll be part of a forward-thinking team, driving architectural excellence and innovation in airline operations. If you're passionate about technology, leadership, and shaping the future of aviation, we'd love to hear from you. "Please note that this role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship, and we are therefore unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK." How to Apply: If you are a self-starter who can identify opportunities to drive greater success for the team and have a track record of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team! What you'll get in return: At easyJet, we pride ourselves on a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that supports and rewards innovation and excellence. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)