# AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer / Architect

_Posted: 1 year ago_

### Employer: Amazon

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- Category:

IT and Engineering

- Salary per year:

$93600 - $124800

- Time:

full-time

- Location:

London, London, UK

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##### Job Description

Amazon is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer / Architect to design, maintain, and optimize cloud solutions on the Amazon Web Services platform. In this role, you will streamline the development lifecycle, enhance continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and ensure robust, scalable infrastructure to support diverse business objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, IT operations, and product management, to deliver innovative solutions that drive operational excellence.

##### Duties and Work Process

- Design and architect AWS-based infrastructure solutions, following best practices and security standards.
- Configure and manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g., using AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, or similar tools).
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization to maintain high availability.
- Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions (e.g., Amazon CloudWatch, Splunk, or Datadog).
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and promote DevOps methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with security policies, data protection regulations, and industry standards.
- Continuously evaluate and integrate new AWS services to improve system performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

##### Necessary Skills and Qualifications

- Proficient with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, and CloudFormation.
- Excellent knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, or Amazon EKS).
- Strong skills in scripting or programming languages (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (AWS CodeBuild/CodeDeploy, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
- Solid understanding of DevOps best practices, including microservices architecture and agile methodologies.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities for cross-departmental teamwork.
- Demonstrated experience with security and compliance in cloud environments.

##### Work Experience Requirements

- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or Cloud Infrastructure role.
- Proven track record in architecting, managing, and optimizing AWS environments.
- Prior experience with containers, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical applications is a plus.

##### Education Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are strongly preferred.

##### Benefits of Cooperation with the Company

- Competitive compensation packages including performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
- Access to world-class learning resources and opportunity for professional growth.
- Inclusive workplace culture that values innovation, diversity, and collaboration.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AWS technologies and high-profile projects.
- Generous vacation and parental leave policies to support work-life balance.