Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Description: Ørsted is in the process of migrating over 300 applications to AWS. To streamline these efforts, an AWS Migration Epic Team has been established, comprising three specialized teams [MA1] [HS2] tasked with assisting with the migration of applications, databases and infrastructure from on-premises and Azure environments to AWS.

Ørsted IT operates under a fully Agile organizational model, structured around IT Product Lines (IPLs) and Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Close collaboration with these delivery organizations will be essential to provide the technical services and products required for the migration. The Migration teams will facilitate migration efforts utilizing standardized, reusable AWS and 3 rd party technologies, while IPLs and ARTs will handle the actual execution of the migrations.

• Key Responsibilities *

Migration and Technical Leadership:

• EEnsure the use of Ørsted’s standard solutions and AWS technologies for all migrations.

• Identify and address technical gaps by liaising with internal AWS development teams.

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient AWS solutions tailored to business and technical requirements.

• Oversee the migration of applications, focusing on rehosting and replatforming activities.

Cloud Infrastructure Design and DevOps Implementation:

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and align with Ørsteds internal AWS IPL for capacity and backlog.

• Develop and update Terraform and Github Actions scripts for deployment.

• Design and implement appropriate production monitoring and alerting in collaboration with the internal teams.

SSeSecurity and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with Ørsted internal architect , and development standards and best practices.

• Ensure compliance with Ørsted internal control framework (iSMS).

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with Ørsted AWS IPL, Infrastructure Architects, Security and other teams to deliver integrated solutions.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical and business goals.

Location:

Warsaw - Poland

The consultant is expected to conduct work from the specified location mentioned in the requisition. They are mandated to support Orsted’s offices for a minimum of two days per week. Fully remote work is not allowed unless prior agreement with Orsted’s hiring manager. These rules could be modified in the future at Orsted’s discretion.

Remote work in a different country than the one listed in the requisition as “location” is NOT allowed, unless expressly agreed and approved by Orsted Services Procurement, and may cause immediate termination of the WO.

Requirements

• We are looking for additional team members for a team providing DevOps and general migration support for the migration using technologies such as EC2, EKS, RDS and Cloudwatch, as well as 3 rd party technologies such as Terraform, Github Pipelines and Actions , and Confluent Kafka.

• Technical Expertise (Must haves):

• Strong experience in AWS services (e.g., EC2, RDS, EKS, Cloudwatch, IAM).

• Proficiency in DevOps tools and practices, including Terraform and Github Actions .

• Proficiency in troubleshooting, monitoring and logging in a hybrid cloud setup (e.g. networking and connectivity, IAM, storage and database issues)

• Familiarity with AWS Landing Zone Accelerator tools to automate core service setup.

• Expertise in AWS migration services (Datasync, DMS & SCT) [MA1] [HS2]

• Expertise in optimizing AWS resources for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) or equivalent certifications.

• Experience with multi-cloud environments, particularly migrations involving Microsoft Azure.

• Familiarity with distributed network systems, serverless solutions, and cloud-based security

This role is integral to the AWS Migration Program, responsible for managing large-scale "volume" migrations, often supported by automation. The Senior AWS DevOps Engineer will complement this role, providing deep technical expertise. Together, they will ensure the efficient execution of migrations while maintaining compliance and alignment with Ørsted’s cloud strategy.

The resource cost is aligned with the approved 2026 budget for AWS Migration efforts.

Background check is required before onboarding to the project.

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Reference: 26-01044