Skills
Communication
Python
PHP
Bash
Jira
MySQL
GitHub
CI/CD
DevOps
Docker
Monitoring
Configuration Management
Scripting and Automation
Jenkins
Ansible
Test
Problem-solving
Networking
Attention to detail
benchmarking
AWS
Confluence
AWS Cloud
Redis
CI/CD Pipelines
Terraform
Infrastructure as Code
GitHub Actions
Job Specifications
Job Title: Platform / DevOps Engineer
Contract: 6-Month Contract (Remote)
Industry: Financial Services Technology
About the Role
We're seeking a skilled Platform/DevOps Engineer to help manage and evolve the infrastructure that powers a broad suite of proprietary and third-party applications--including internal operations tools, client platforms, and online learning systems.
This role focuses on AWS cloud infrastructure, delivering high availability, security, and cost efficiency while enabling a seamless development experience for our in-house engineering team. You'll shape infrastructure strategy, drive automation, and strengthen CI/CD practices to keep our technology reliable and scalable.
Key Responsibilities
Design, document, and deliver an infrastructure strategy that ensures reliability, resilience, security, and cost efficiency.
Monitor system performance and backups; ensure uptime and disaster-recovery readiness.
Partner with developers to establish application performance metrics and introduce benchmarking and reporting.
Lead regular infrastructure and security assessments, addressing gaps and notifying teams of system vulnerabilities.
Enhance CI/CD pipelines and support the existing continuous deployment approach.
Coordinate with Group IT for integrations and manage scheduled DR/BCP tests.
Proactively introduce infrastructure and cost efficiencies.
Required Technical Skills
5+ years AWS experience (VPC, EC2, ECS, EKS, EFS, S3, Workspaces, Security Groups, CloudWatch/CloudTrail, IAM).
Strong containerization expertise (Docker or similar).
Scripting and automation with Python or Bash.
Modern CI/CD practices and pipeline creation (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform), configuration management (Ansible preferred).
Aurora/RDS MySQL (including replication).
Monitoring/logging tools (Datadog, Sumo Logic, etc.).
Security best practices (server hardening, 2FA, secure data storage).
Solid understanding of networking concepts: routing, gateways, DNS.
Desired Skills
Experience with CouchDB, Redis, Memcached.
Knowledge of DR and BCP processes.
Familiarity with PHP applications.
Previous use of Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence).
Personal Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Attention to detail and strong architectural/design thinking.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to justify technology choices and drive continuous improvement.
Performance Metrics
Infrastructure performance & uptime and developer satisfaction.
Backup coverage and disaster-recovery test outcomes.
Cost efficiency and timely project delivery.
Why Join Us?
Influence a cloud-first strategy in a dynamic financial technology environment.
Work remotely with a collaborative, forward-thinking team.
Opportunity to shape infrastructure for mission-critical systems serving global users.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter to sajeel.sharief@randstaddigital.com with the subject line "Platform/DevOps Engineer - Contract".
About the Company
Randstad Digital is a trusted digital enablement partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing global talent, capacity, and solutions across specialized domains. Our talent solutions allow you to seamlessly scale your team while connecting you with skilled professionals around the world who align with your chosen technologies. Our focus lies in managed solutions, and we empower businesses to move at speed and achieve goals efficiently. We support four service lines including customer experie...
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