Security Cleared DevOps Engineer (AWS focused, API teams)

We are seeking an experienced Security Cleared DevOps Engineer to join the API Exchange team within a global consultancy delivering a high-impact programme for the public sector. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a critical project, working with cutting-edge technologies and a talented team to enable seamless product delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• DevOps Toolchain Integration: Transform technical requirements into a robust and effective DevOps toolchain to enable smooth product delivery.
• Deployment Strategies: Design and implement scalable, repeatable, and highly available deployment strategies to ensure the seamless release of products.
• Technical Leadership: Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team members, helping them develop their skills and ensuring the team delivers at a high standard.
• Problem Solving: Use your deep technical knowledge to provide support to delivery teams, resolving complex technical issues as they arise.
• Project Planning: Lead the planning and design of large groups of stories, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• CI/CD Pipeline Maintenance: Ensure continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) tools and pipelines are kept up to date, following evergreen strategies.
• Engineering Standards: Adhere to and implement engineering guidelines as part of the onboarding process, ensuring all work aligns with the consultancy's high standards.

Ideal Candidate:

• DevOps Expertise: Proven experience in delivering and integrating software to form a complete DevOps toolchain, with strong technical skills in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment strategies.
• Technical Leadership: Strong ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and building team capability.
• Problem Solver: Ability to tackle and resolve complex technical problems, supporting delivery teams in overcoming challenges.
• CI/CD Management: Experience in ensuring CI/CD pipelines are up-to-date and evergreen, following best practices for automation and integration.
• Public Sector Experience: Prior experience working on public sector projects is advantageous, but not essential.
• API Knowledge: Familiarity with API exchanges and their role in modern product delivery systems.

Why Join?

As part of this global consultancy, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a major public sector programme, working in a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. This role offers a mix of technical challenges and leadership opportunities, all while supporting the delivery of critical government services.