Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer
We are seeking a skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to join a team based out of our Stoke on Trent site and take responsibility for designing, deploying, and managing scalable, secure, and efficient Azure cloud infrastructure solutions. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure cloud solutions are optimised for performance, cost-efficiency, and security while adhering to the highest standards of cloud architecture. A passion for cloud technologies and a focus on continuous improvement are essential.
Responsibilities:
Cloud Architecture:
Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure that is scalable, secure, and aligned with the Azure Well-Architected Framework.
Integrate IaaS and PaaS services to meet full customer requirements and deliver robust cloud solutions.
Infrastructure Management:
Oversee and manage complex Azure cloud deployments, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and cost-efficiency.
Continuously monitor and optimize cloud resource utilisation.
Continuous Improvement and Development:
Implement a continuous improvement approach in cloud system development, working with internal teams to ensure changes are delivered with minimal risk to downtime.
Actively seek and implement opportunities to enhance system performance and stability.
Automation:
Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline cloud operations and manage resources efficiently.
Identify and recommend new automation opportunities to improve cost management, service performance, and security response.
Skills/Must have:
Experience:
Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure cloud environments.
Strong background in cloud architecture, infrastructure management, and security best practices.
Experience with automation, scripting, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Terraform, PowerShell, Azure DevOps).
Certifications:
Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer) are preferred.
Technical Skills:
Extensive knowledge of Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Strong scripting experience for automation (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, etc.).
Experience implementing security protocols, SIEM, and SOAR solutions.
Salary:
£65,000