Cloud Software Engineer

Company cultures & job summary

Our client is looking for Cloud Software Engineers to join a fast-paced team delivering secure cloud solutions for critical national services. You'll need hands-on experience with AWS and a solid understanding of infrastructure-as-code, cloud security and automation. Apply now!

Working Patterns and location – Fully on site

·        Design, build and support secure cloud platforms using modern engineering and automation practices.

·        Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code, configuration management and deployment automation.

·        Collaborate with customers, architects and security specialists to deliver secure cloud solutions.

·        Monitor, operate and continuously improve cloud platforms to maintain resilience and availability.

·        Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues across modern cloud environments.

·        Contribute to cloud security, risk management and compliance ensuring secure-by-design principles.

·        Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability, standards and best practice.

·        Evaluate emerging tools and technologies to improve platform capabilities and customer outcomes.

·        Hands-on experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platforms.

·        Experience designing, deploying or supporting cloud-based infrastructure and services.

·        Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools and deployment automation approaches.

·        Strong understanding of cloud networking, security and operational best practices.

·        Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues in modern infrastructure environments.

·        Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

·        Clear and effective communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences.

·        Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

·        Experience with container technologies and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.

·        Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using DevSecOps practices.

·        Knowledge of cloud security controls, compliance frameworks and secure-by-design principles.

·        Experience developing automation using scripting or software development languages.

·        AWS certifications or equivalent recognised cloud qualifications.

·        Experience working within secure, regulated or government environments.

• Annual bonus up to 10%.

• Pension up to 5% Employee/10% Employer.

• Private Medical Cover.

• Dental Insurance.

• Health Assessment.

• Life Assurance.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

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