We are Colibri Digital (part of the Nasstar Group).
Job Title:
DevOps Consultant (AWS)
Location:
Must reside in the United Kingdom and will be 100% remote
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Competitive plus bonus
About us:
Born in the cloud, Colibri Digital is one of the fastest-growing Cloud Consultancies in the UK and with deep expertise in areas such as big data, data science, machine learning, and cloud computing. We are Select partners with AWS and our recent attainment of Gold competency with Microsoft proves our excellence in evolving cloud and data technologies. Led by industry recognised technologists we are a dynamic team with a proven track record of delivering masterclass cloud solutions across all industry verticals.
Find out more at
https://www.colibridigital.io
Job Description:
As we continue to expand, we're seeking a DevOps Consultant who is eager to join us on our journey of success and is passionate about staying ahead of the curve, embracing new technologies along the way!We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Consultant to join our team and play a crucial role in the development and implementation of our new data technology infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining our cloud-based data platform, ensuring its scalability, reliability, and security.
You will collaborate closely with the Lead Architect and Data Engineer to create a robust and efficient cloud environment that supports our business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Be confident in being a trusted advisor to our clients, looking out for clients’needs and being able to sell in a consultative manner by taking complextechnical problems and translating them into easy to understand solutions.
- Write high quality Terraform modules with a primary focus on AWS, but experience with Azure would be beneficial.
- Design and implement a scalable cloud infrastructure to host our platforms ensuring high availability and reliability.
- Deploy and manage cloud services and resources, ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
- Implement automation and orchestration techniques to optimize processes, improve quality, and enhance the speed of our platforms and the delivery of our platforms. We primarily use Python in our automation, so good skills here would be beneficial.
- Ensure the security and governance of the cloud environment, implementing robust access controls and monitoring mechanisms.
- Collaborate with the wider team to build re-usable solutions and avoid wasted time re-inventing the wheel.
- Continuously monitor and optimize the cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Attend and contribute to all required team meetings, stakeholder meetings, standups etc…
Experience:
- Proven experience as a DevOps Consultant, working with major cloud providers(primarily AWS, but some cross cloud experience would be beneficial).
- Strong expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure design, and deployment methodologies.
- Proficient in cloud automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, CDK etc…).
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
- Experience with ‘serverless’ technologies
- Familiarity with data management and processing tools (e.g., Apache Kafka, Spark, Hadoop) would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of the Strangler pattern and experience transitioning legacy services to modern infrastructure.
- Solid understanding of networking, security, and data privacy/governance principles in the cloud environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a distributed systems environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
What We Offer:
- Remote Working: Flexible options to support your best work from anywhere.
- Competitive Salary and Benefits Package.
- Opportunity to Work on Cutting-Edge Projects: Engage with innovative technologies and make a significant impact in the field.
- A Collaborative, Inclusive, and Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Equal Opportunities:
Our ultimate goal is to create an environment where diversity is not only welcomed but celebrated, where every employee feels a sense of belonging, and where our collective differences drive our collective success.By embracing diversity, practicing inclusion, and striving for equity, we aim to be a leader in our industry and a model for organizations worldwide.Diversity is not just a statement; it's our way of life.
A note for agencies:
Colibri/Nasstar has an in-house recruitment team who work hard to successfully find the very best candidates. Therefore, we cannot accept agency submissions for any of our roles.
