Azure & Kubernetes Cloud Platform Engineer: Migration & Automation

Method Resourcing; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulated financial services organization in London is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to oversee a major migration to Azure. The role involves designing and enhancing a cloud platform focused on performance and availability. Strong experience with Azure, Kubernetes, and Terraform is essential. The position requires 2-3 days weekly onsite in Central London, emphasizing collaboration across teams and improving developer workflows through automation. Competitive candidates should possess a strong problem-solving mindset and a development background.

Qualifications

• Experience across any major cloud provider is acceptable, with Azure preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and delivery mindset needed.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience in scripting or programming with Python or PowerShell required.
• Kubernetes experience needed for upgrades, troubleshooting, and workload patterns.
• Development background is preferred.
• Ability to improve workflows through automation and documentation is important.

Responsibilities

• Design, run, and enhance a secure and dependable cloud platform.
• Support large-scale migration into Azure.
• Deliver lift-and-shift for Windows VMs and containerisation into AKS.
• Focus on improving observability, resilience, and disaster recovery.
• Work closely with developers to design reliable cloud-native solutions.

Skills

Cloud provider experience (Azure preferred)

Problem-solving mindset

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Kubernetes experience

Development background

Clear communication skills

Job description

A regulated financial services organization in London is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to oversee a major migration to Azure. The role involves designing and enhancing a cloud platform focused on performance and availability. Strong experience with Azure, Kubernetes, and Terraform is essential. The position requires 2-3 days weekly onsite in Central London, emphasizing collaboration across teams and improving developer workflows through automation. Competitive candidates should possess a strong problem-solving mindset and a development background.