DevOps Engineer (Python/AWS)

TL;DR

DevOps Engineer (Python/AWS): Designing and developing scalable automation frameworks for cloud infrastructure provisioning and configuration management with an accent on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and software engineering practices. Focus on building programmatic infrastructure solutions using Python and Jinja2 to eliminate operational toil and increase delivery speed.

Location: Hybrid in Southampton, UK (2 days office, 3 days remote)

Company

A global leader in AI, cloud, and digital software products used by over 25,000 businesses to deliver customer experiences and ensure public safety.

What you will do

• Design and develop scalable automation frameworks in Python for consistent deployments across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Build and enhance Terraform code-generation platforms using Python and Jinja2.
• Develop and maintain Puppet modules, manifests, and Hiera configurations for Linux and Windows environments at scale.
• Create robust PowerShell automation solutions for Windows Server management and Active Directory administration.
• Develop internal automation tools, CLI utilities, and APIs to enable engineering self-service.
• Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines and implement comprehensive testing strategies (unit, linting, integration).

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional Python development experience focusing on structured, testable application code.
• Strong Terraform proficiency, including module design, state management, and programmatic HCL generation.
• Hands-on experience with Puppet (manifests, modules, Hiera) for mixed OS environments.
• Proficient PowerShell scripting for Windows administration and hybrid cloud integrations.
• Solid AWS experience with services such as EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, VPC, and IAM.
• Must be based in or able to commute to Southampton, UK to support the hybrid work model.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global-FLEX hybrid model providing a balance of 2 days in-office and 3 days remote work.
• Collaborative and creative environment within a market-disrupting global company.
• Extensive internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, and locations.
• Opportunity to work with high-standard engineering practices in a NASDAQ-listed organization.