Head of DevOps

Head of DevOps (AWS)

6-month contract (Initially)

London (1 day a week onsite)

£900 per day (Outside IR35)

COMPANY
A leading client in the fashion and retail industry is looking for their next Head of DevOps. With a focus on innovation and digital transformation, they strive to deliver exceptional services that propel them to the forefront of their market.

ROLE
We are seeking a talented Head of DevOps with extensive experience in an AWS cloud environment to lead our DevOps team in optimising and streamlining our clients' infrastructure and development processes. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute DevOps strategies to enhance scalability, reliability, and security of applications and infrastructure on AWS.
• Lead a team of DevOps engineers - providing guidance, mentorship, and drive excellence.
• Implement best practices for CI/CD, automation, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the DevOps team and across the organization.

KEY SKILLS

• Proven experience as a DevOps leader, managing complex infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines on AWS.
• Deep understanding of AWS services, including but not limited to Lambda, CloudFormation, and IAM.
• Background in scripting and automation using Python
• Experience with containerization technologies - Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please register your interest by sending your CV to Parul Munakhya via the apply link on this page.