Are you ready to take on a hybrid role with a broader scope, offering true ownership and leadership? Join HotelMap, a global leader in event and group hotel booking, and play a pivotal role in architecting, implementing, and securing AWS-based infrastructure while ensuring PCI DSS compliance.

About us:

HotelMap is a high-growth SaaS company and the global leader in large-scale event and group hotel booking. Our mission is to simplify and innovate the way event organisers and attendees find and book accommodation, leveraging cutting-edge technology.

Operating in over 500 cities worldwide, HotelMap partners with some of the world’s largest event organisers to deliver a seamless hotel booking experience. Our platform connects attendees with more than 1,000,000 accommodation options, offering preferential rates and an intuitive booking process tailored to their needs.

The Opportunity:

In this role, you’ll architect, implement, and maintain AWS-based infrastructure to support our growing operations while ensuring compliance with PCI DSS security standards. Your work will directly contribute to creating a secure environment for processing credit card data, maintaining compliance, and safeguarding customer information.

You’ll also spearhead DevOps practices that deliver speed, reliability, and scalability to our systems. By automating workflows, fostering team collaboration, and optimising cloud performance, you’ll ensure our AWS infrastructure and applications are aligned with HotelMap’s business goals.

• Design and manage scalable AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Lead initiatives to ensure compliance with PCI DSS and oversee security requirements, including managing audits and external penetration testing.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.
• Automate and enhance security controls, compliance monitoring, and patch management strategies.
• Optimise cloud infrastructure costs and ensure high availability through disaster recovery solutions.
• Manage containerized environments using Kubernetes (EKS) and migrate legacy applications to modern infrastructure.
• Oversee AWS RDS operations, including scaling, upgrades, and high-availability configurations.
• Foster collaboration across technical teams, ensuring best practices in system architecture.

Tech Stack:

• AWS DevOps, Kubernetes | PHP / Laravel, Python, MySQL, API integration | XML, JSON, Curl | CI/CD pipeline | JavaScript, React | GraphQL, Redis, Docker | Bespoke Applications

About You:

• Experience: 5+ years in DevOps with AWS, including at least 1-year managing PCI DSS compliance.
• Security Credentials: Relevant certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CCSP.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Terraform or CloudFormation, Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux/Unix systems. In-depth knowledge of AWS services like ECS, EKS, RDS, Lambda, and IAM. Experience with CI/CD tools like Bitbucket, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to foster collaborative teamwork.

What We Offer:

• Be part of an innovative, fast-growing tech company with a modern tech stack.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies in a flexible, supportive environment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work remotely or in our London HQ.
• 32 days of holiday (including UK bank holidays), and an auto-enrolment pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer).
• BUPA health insurance after 1 year.
• Take advantage of professional development opportunities, including a budget for learning and conference attendance.
• Remote or hybrid working options.
• Collaborative, inclusive work culture with a focus on career growth.