AWS DevOps Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level DevOps & Release role at Version 1. London · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £53,281–£65,000 across the United Kingdom.
Version 1 has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Build and look after AWS serverless applications using Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito and CloudWatch
- Create infrastructure from code with AWS CDK or a comparable tool such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Develop both front-end and back-end solutions, contributing to event-driven and microservices designs
- Work with other teams on CI/CD and configuration management, and resolve problems across the technology stack
What you bring
- Hands-on AWS experience, particularly with Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito and CloudWatch
- Working knowledge of at least one listed programming language, such as Python, Java or Golang
- Experience building infrastructure as code with AWS CDK, Terraform or CloudFormation
- Understanding of microservices and event-driven systems, plus familiarity with DevOps tools and test-driven development
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level engineer who can build across the application stack and troubleshoot issues. It is based in London with hybrid working.
From the employer
Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.
We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:
UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW
We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications using AWS serverless services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito, CloudWatch).
- Develop infrastructure as code using AWS CDK or similar tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Able to build front/back-end solutions
- Contribute to event-driven and microservices architectures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, support DevOps processes (CI/CD pipelines, configuration management), and troubleshoot issues across the stack.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, especially Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito, CloudWatch.
- Proficiency in 1/more languages e.g. Python, Java, Golang, TypeScript, React
- Experience with infrastructure as code (AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation).
- Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with DevOps tooling
- Experience with test-driven development and relevant frameworks.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across the stack.
Why Version 1?
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.
Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits
Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.
And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.
Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.
We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.
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