Cloud Automation Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cloud Automation Engineer to design and implement innovative automation solutions. In this exciting role, you will develop frameworks and tools to enhance cloud operations while ensuring high availability and security. You will collaborate with diverse teams to define cloud strategies and mentor junior engineers, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. If you're passionate about cloud technology and automation, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive impactful results.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Terraform and cloud automation is essential.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation frameworks to streamline cloud operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud strategies.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Skills

Terraform

Cloud Security / Governance Framework

Cloud Automation

Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Shell)

REST API and GraphQL

Azure Policies

DevSecOps Consulting

FinOps

Open Policy Agent

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and Implement Automation Solutions: Develop and maintain automation frameworks, scripts, and tools to streamline cloud operations and improve overall system performance.
• Monitor and Optimize Cloud Resources: Ensure high availability, reliability, and cost-efficiency of cloud services.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to define and implement cloud strategies.
• Mentor Junior Engineers: Provide guidance and support to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Implement CI/CD Pipelines: Develop and manage continuous integration and delivery pipelines to automate the deployment process.
• Ensure Cloud Security: Implement and enforce cloud security best practices to protect data and applications.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Identify and resolve issues in cloud infrastructure and automation processes.
• Document Processes: Maintain comprehensive documentation of automation processes and procedures.

Required Skills and Expertise:

• Terraform: Proficiency in using Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Azure Policies: Expertise in implementing and managing Azure Policies.
• Cloud Security / Governance Framework: Strong understanding of cloud security principles and governance frameworks.
• DevSecOps Consulting: Experience in providing DevSecOps consulting services.
• Open Policy Agent: Exposure to Open Policy Agent for policy enforcement.
• FinOps: Knowledge of financial operations in the cloud.
• Cloud Automation: Extensive experience in cloud automation.
• Scripting: Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, and Shell scripting.
• REST API and GraphQL: Experience with REST API and GraphQL for integration and automation.