DevOps Engineer at S Merrick LTD, Multiple Locations, £Contract Rate

Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer - Contractor
Fully Remote Outside IR35 3 Days per Week 6-Month Contract (rates negotiable)

Are you a senior Software Engineer / DevOps Contractor looking for a flexible part-time contract?

A major professional services company is looking for an experienced contractor to provide hands-on support across backend development, AWS cloud operations and DevOps automation.

This is a fully remote, outside IR35 contract working 3 days per week. The client can be flexible on which days are worked, and the role is available to start ASAP.

You’ll be joining a busy technology environment where you’ll help maintain existing systems, support active project delivery, and provide knowledge transfer to the wider team.

The role

You will have experience in work across a broad technical stack including:

• Node.js (strong experience)
• Python (Flask / FastAPI) - back end production ready
• AWS: EC2, RDS, Elastic Beanstalk
• Docker
• Ansible
• Linux / shell scripting
• CI/CD - Jenkins/ Bitbucket
• Jira

The work will include backend API development, AWS infrastructure support, Docker and container operations, Ansible automation, CI/CD pipeline support and technical documentation.

What we’re looking for

• 5–7+ years’ hands-on technical experience
• Strong production experience with Node.js and Python
• Backend API development experience
• Hands-on AWS infrastructure experience
• Docker and containerisation experience
• Ansible playbook authoring and automation experience
• Linux administration experience
• Jenkins and Bitbucket pipeline experience
• Ability to work independently and deliver quickly

Useful extras (not essential)

• AWS certification
• Previous contract experience
• Java / Maven exposure
• VMware experience
• Cloud security or compliance awareness

Contract details

• Initial 6-month contract
• Fully remote
• Outside IR35
• 3 days per week / approx. 24 hours
• Flexible working days
• ASAP start
• Rate negotiable depending on experience

This is a great opportunity for a senior contractor who wants a flexible remote engagement with a strong mix of software engineering, AWS, DevOps and automation work.

Apply now with your CV to discuss the role.