Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled

Cloud Engineer/DevOps

to join our dynamic IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and services across multiple platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and OpenStack. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud solutions, optimise system performance, and ensure robust disaster recovery strategies. The ideal applicant will possess a strong background in software development, system administration, and DevOps practices, with experience in managing complex distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.

Deploy cloud services (Azure/AWS/GCP) Build CI/CD using Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions Manage Kubernetes & containerised apps

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and VMware. Develop automation scripts and pipelines for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) using Jenkins, GitLab, TFS, or GitHub. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues using tools such as New Relic, Splunk, Elasticsearch, and CloudWatch. Manage containerisation platforms including Docker and Kubernetes to facilitate microservices architecture. Administer cloud services such as S3, DynamoDB, SQL databases (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server), and Oracle databases to optimise data storage solutions. Implement security measures including firewalls, DNS management, Active Directory integration, and network configurations (TCP/IP, WAN/LAN). Collaborate with development teams on software deployment strategies across various environments (SaaS models included). Conduct system testing and participate in incident response and disaster recovery planning to ensure high availability. Maintain documentation related to system architecture, deployment procedures, and operational processes aligned with SDLC standards. Provide technical support for cloud infrastructure issues and assist in incident management activities. Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker Cloud certification preferred

Skills

Strong proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS (including S3), Azure (including Active Directory), Google Cloud Platform, and OpenStack. Extensive experience with containerisation tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. Proficiency in scripting languages including PowerShell, Bash (Unix shell), Python, Groovy, Perl, Ruby (on Rails), Node.js, C#, C++, Go or Java. Knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef; build tools like Maven or Gradle; version control systems including GitHub/GitLab/ SVN/TFS. Familiarity with web servers like NGINX or WebSphere; application servers such as Weblogic or JBoss; middleware solutions including Tomcat or WebSphere. Experience working with databases like MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL), Oracle; knowledge of RESTful APIs; experience with Elasticsearch for search optimisation. Understanding of DevOps practices including continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD), release management & software troubleshooting within the SDLC framework. Skills in network security protocols including TCP/IP configurations; firewall management; DNS setup; incident response; disaster recovery planning. Ability to work with distributed systems architecture involving microservices design principles; familiarity with SaaS solutions is advantageous. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated

Cloud Engineer

to contribute to innovative projects within a collaborative environment while advancing their expertise across diverse cloud technologies and infrastructure management practices.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 40,546.85-105,979.81 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London E16