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IT / Software / Data Analyst
AWS DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)
IT / Software / Data Analyst
#737344
Remote / WFH
Scrumconnect Consulting
Job Description
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Job Information
Date Opened
28/04/2026
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Sector
Work Experience
5+ years
Salary
400 - 450 Inside IR35
City
Newcastle
Province
Shropshire
Country
United Kingdom
Postal Code
SY7
About Scrumconnect Consulting
Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.
We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.
Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled AWS DevOps / Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and high-performing cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong DevOps expertise combined with data engineering capabilities, working across modern cloud technologies and automation frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Translate technical requirements into effective DevOps toolchains to enable product delivery
Design and implement resilient, scalable, and highly available services
Automate infrastructure, deployments, and testing using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Ensure deployment strategies are repeatable, scalable, and reliable
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to junior team members
Support delivery teams by troubleshooting and resolving complex cloud-related issues
Work with data pipelines and processing frameworks to ensure data quality and reliability
Perform data analysis to identify and resolve root causes of issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Key Skills & Experience:
Strong expertise in AWS cloud services, including:
CloudWatch, IAM, S3, Glue, ECR, EC2, EMR, DynamoDB, Lake Formation
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and familiarity with PySpark
Experience with Apache Spark and data processing frameworks
Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration
Experience using Jupyter Notebooks and/or Amazon Athena for data querying and validation
Strong understanding of EMR and log analysis
Experience with GitLab for CI/CD pipelines, release tagging, and version control
Knowledge of Docker and containerisation
Understanding of encryption techniques (server-side and client-side)
Familiarity with Amazon Textract and Comprehend
Strong understanding of data modelling concepts, including dimensional models and slowly changing dimensions
Additional Skills:
Ability to translate customer requirements into functional technical solutions
Familiarity with engineering best practices and standards
Strong understanding of data structures and solution design principles
Experience working in agile delivery environments
Diversity & Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.
As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Job Information
Date Opened
28/04/2026
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Sector
Work Experience
5+ years
Salary
400 - 450 Inside IR35
City
Newcastle
Province
Shropshire
Country
United Kingdom
Postal Code
SY7
About Scrumconnect Consulting
Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.
We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.
Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled AWS DevOps / Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and high-performing cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong DevOps expertise combined with data engineering capabilities, working across modern cloud technologies and automation frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Translate technical requirements into effective DevOps toolchains to enable product delivery
Design and implement resilient, scalable, and highly available services
Automate infrastructure, deployments, and testing using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Ensure deployment strategies are repeatable, scalable, and reliable
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to junior team members
Support delivery teams by troubleshooting and resolving complex cloud-related issues
Work with data pipelines and processing frameworks to ensure data quality and reliability
Perform data analysis to identify and resolve root causes of issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Key Skills & Experience:
Strong expertise in AWS cloud services, including:
CloudWatch, IAM, S3, Glue, ECR, EC2, EMR, DynamoDB, Lake Formation
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and familiarity with PySpark
Experience with Apache Spark and data processing frameworks
Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration
Experience using Jupyter Notebooks and/or Amazon Athena for data querying and validation
Strong understanding of EMR and log analysis
Experience with GitLab for CI/CD pipelines, release tagging, and version control
Knowledge of Docker and containerisation
Understanding of encryption techniques (server-side and client-side)
Familiarity with Amazon Textract and Comprehend
Strong understanding of data modelling concepts, including dimensional models and slowly changing dimensions
Additional Skills:
Ability to translate customer requirements into functional technical solutions
Familiarity with engineering best practices and standards
Strong understanding of data structures and solution design principles
Experience working in agile delivery environments
Diversity & Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.
As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.
