Senior Cloud Engineer
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and governance of hybrid and Azure-based cloud platforms. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on cloud strategy, DevOps adoption, automation, and modern infrastructure standards. You will work with autonomy, influencing technology roadmaps and ensuring alignment with security, financial, and performance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Bicep, ARM.
- Drive DevOps and CI/CD initiatives with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and automation platforms.
- Implement governance, security, and cost optimisation strategies across multi-subscription environments.
- Mentor and coach engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Collaborate with architects, developers, and stakeholders to deliver cloud solutions for infrastructure transformation and application modernisation.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee third-party service providers to ensure quality and compliance.
Skills & Experience
- Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in cloud/infrastructure engineering.
- Strong expertise in Azure services (AKS, VMs, App Services, Networking, Functions).
- Proficiency in IaC tools and scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Solid understanding of cloud governance, security, and operational best practices.
- Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and manage complex projects.
Preferred Certifications
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
- Azure Administrator Associate
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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