DevOps Engineer
Hybrid
Altrincham, United Kingdom
£ 60,000 / year
Full Time
03-03-2025
Job Specifications
Are you a passionate DevOps AWS Engineer with a strong back-end focus, ready to lead, innovate, and leave a lasting impact? This is your chance to join a game-changing HealthTech start-up on the cusp of revolutionising the healthcare industry.
Step into a dynamic tech team of 20-25 engineers, where you'll collaborate with expert backend specialists who are shaping the future with AWS and Node.js. A great role in itself, it's also packed with the opportunity to design, build, and maintain cutting-edge serverless infrastructure on AWS, using tools like API Gateway, AWS Lambda, and CloudFormation.
As a key player, you'll drive automation and create scalable, efficient cloud solutions, all while enhancing Node.js backend services and leading the charge on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices. Be part of something big – make a real, lasting impact in an exciting, fast-paced environment that's pushing boundaries and transforming healthcare for the better!
DevOps AWS Engineer - Core tasks:
Automate operations and optimise Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Strengthen security with AWS WAF, GuardDuty, and centralised logging.
Design and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructure with high availability and disaster recovery.
Enhance system performance through continuous monitoring and optimisation.
Reduce costs by optimising resource usage and implementing cost-saving strategies.
Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines (Concourse CI, GitHub Actions).
Standardise configurations and maintain clear documentation.
Manage infrastructure with AWS CloudFormation and version control.
Implement monitoring solutions (AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, CloudTrail, Container Insights).
Automate routine tasks to improve efficiency.
Deploy and manage applications using AWS Amplify.
Research and integrate new technologies for continuous improvement.
Location: Hybrid – 3 days in a vibrant Altrincham office (Must be based in the UK without visa/Sponsorship requirements
Salary: £55k - £60k + exciting perks
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering, particularly in serverless microservices architectures.
In-depth knowledge of AWS services, including API Gateway, Lambda, EC2, S3, ECS/EKS, and CloudFormation.
Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automating tasks and processes.
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially using AWS CloudFormation.
Strong understanding of continuous integration and delivery tools, such as Concourse, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
Familiar with key networking concepts like DNS, load balancing, and VPC configurations.
Experience with AWS security tools such as WAF and GuardDuty to ensure secure cloud environments.
Skilled with AWS monitoring tools, including CloudWatch, X-Ray, and CloudTrail, to track and resolve issues.
Hands-on experience managing cloud databases, including MongoDB Atlas.
Preferred AWS certifications (e.g., DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect).
A strong foundation in agile methodologies and DevOps culture, with practical experience.
Comfortable working alongside backend teams, contributing to Node.js development initiatives.
Next Steps:
If you’re ready to take charge, build your legacy, and be at the forefront of transforming healthcare management, we want to hear from you! Apply now and we’ll be in touch
About the Company
we’re talego, “your talent for good partner”. Driven by purpose, not profit, our team partners with amazing Tech-for-Good companies across the UK & Europe providing the very best tech & product professionals who share their passion for change. Love what we do. Work Hard. Be proud. Have Fun. Make a difference. Know more
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