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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Remote AWS DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - **Company:** Amberlabs - **Location:** Halifax, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Software Quality, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Elasticsearch, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Logstash, Prometheus, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Scripting, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Software Security, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Gitlab, Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Functional Programming, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Kibana, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Elk Stack, Microservices - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/remote-aws-devops-engineer-sc-cleared-halifax-yorkshire/2837713970-2/ ## About the Role * Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, etc.). AWS certifications are a plus. Kubernetes Experience: * Proficient in managing Kubernetes clusters and deploying containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with multi-cluster environments and Kubernetes troubleshooting. Helm Proficiency: * Strong knowledge of Helm for packaging and deploying Kubernetes applications. Ability to manage complex Helm charts for microservices architecture. Docker Experience: * Hands-on experience with Docker for building, managing, and deploying containers. Knowledge of Docker Compose and container orchestration within Kubernetes environments. GitLab CI/CD: * Experience with building and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. Strong understanding of continuous integration and delivery processes, including automated testing, code linting, and security checks. API Gateways: * Hands-on experience configuring and managing API Gateways, particularly AWS API Gateway. Familiarity with API security, throttling, and monitoring. Automation & Scripting: * Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Experience automating infrastructure tasks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Monitoring & Logging Tools: * Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). ## Description We are looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the automation, deployment, scaling, and management of cloud-based applications and infrastructure on AWS. You will work closely with development, QA, and IT teams to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems. Key focus areas include AWS cloud services, Kubernetes orchestration, Helm for managing Kubernetes applications, Docker, GitLab CI/CD, and API Gateways. Roles and Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure infrastructure on AWS. Utilise services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation to automate deployment and scaling of cloud-based applications. * Manage Kubernetes clusters across multiple environments. Automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerised applications using Kubernetes, ensuring optimal performance and availability. * Use Helm to package and deploy Kubernetes applications. Create and manage Helm charts for deploying microservices, ensuring version control, rollback capabilities, and configuration management. * Build, deploy, and manage Docker containers for application development, testing, and deployment. Ensure seamless integration of Docker containers within Kubernetes environments. * Set up, configure, and manage AWS API Gateway to expose and manage APIs. Work with the development teams to ensure secure and optimised communication between microservices and external systems. * Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to ensure continuous integration, delivery, and deployment of applications. Collaborate with the development team to optimise pipeline efficiency and ensure code quality. * Implement monitoring solutions using AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools to ensure visibility into application performance, health, and security. Troubleshoot production issues and provide resolution. * Ensure the security of cloud infrastructure by implementing best practices like IAM roles and policies, encryption, and regular security assessments. Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and standards. * Work closely with software developers, QA engineers, and IT teams to define infrastructure needs and support software releases. 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