Senior Devops Engineer
14 days ago
Manchester
We’re supporting a fast-growing SaaS business that’s scaling quickly, having just passed £1m ARR and aiming to double that over the next 12–18 months. Their platform underpins a busy field engineering operation, and with growth comes complexity. They now need a DevOps / Systems Engineer to take full ownership of the infrastructure, replacing a consultant who’s been guiding things part-time. This is a hands-on role where you’ll set the standards, bring structure, and build the foundations the team needs for the next phase of growth. It’s a chance to join early on that journey, take ownership of systems end-to-end, and be trusted to shape how the platform scales. The Role • Own and run the AWS infrastructure that powers the entire platform., • Act as the bridge between development teams and live operations, ensuring smooth and reliable delivery., • Automate wherever possible. From deployments to monitoring to disaster recovery., • Take a structured approach to systems architecture and set best practices for scalability and reliability., • Over time, grow into a leadership role as the business scales, with the opportunity to build and manage a team underneath you. Key Responsibilities • Managing AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, serverless)., • Building out event-driven architecture with Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, SNS., • Automating CI/CD pipelines., • Monitoring performance and health with New Relic, CloudWatch, Firebase., • Ensuring third-party integrations run reliably and securely., • Automating processes with PowerShell., • Overseeing failover, backup, and disaster recovery plans., • Working closely with the security lead to meet modern cyber standards. What we’re looking for • Proven background as a DevOps Engineer or Systems Administrator in AWS., • Beneficial - Microsoft stack knowledge (Windows Server, IIS, .NET/C#, SQL Server)., • Hands-on with AWS core services (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM)., • Experience with serverless (Lambda, EventBridge, Step Functions)., • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines., • Confident with scripting (PowerShell)., • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation). Why join? • You’ll be taking over from a consultant and given full ownership of the infrastructure., • A growth journey: the business is targeting £3–4m ARR in the next few years with a clear plan for scaling., • A culture of low churn, regular team socials, and company-wide strategy days that keep everyone aligned &, • Backing from a strong leadership team with clear exit ambitions and willingness to invest in the right people early. Salary: £70k–£85k DOE Location - Manchester (Trafford) Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office - reducing after 6 months down to 1-2 days with flexible remote working. If you want to take the reins on infrastructure and play a key role in scaling a SaaS platform, apply now or get in touch for more info.