Cloud Consultant

The Scale Factory

Greater London

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Pension Plan

25 Days Annual Leave

Commuter Benefits

Free Rail Card

Hybrid Working

Training & Certifications

Job summary

The Scale Factory is seeking a skilled Cloud Consultant to join our growing team in the UK. You will deliver DevOps, cloud, and platform engineering projects for a diverse client base and translate business needs into secure, scalable technical solutions.

We value collaboration, continuous learning, and flexible hybrid work. You’ll keep pace with evolving cloud trends, obtain certifications, and help clients move faster while maintaining high standards of security and reliability.

Qualifications

Requires security clearance eligibility and cloud-focused background.
Hands-on AWS cloud experience with secure, scalable platforms.
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with CI/CD and deployment automation.
Familiarity with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK.
Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar.

Responsibilities

Deliver high‑impact DevOps, Cloud, and Platform Engineering projects for our growing client base.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and third parties to drive growth.
Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with emerging trends and certifications.
Consistently solve complex challenges with ingenuity and innovation.

Skills

DevOps Mastery

Cloud Expertise

Stakeholder Management

Architectural Know-How

CI/CD Pro

Networking Knowledge

Security Savvy

Infrastructure-as-Code

Scripting & Automation

Eligibility for Security Clearance

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

AWS DevOps Tooling

Job description

ABOUT SCALE FACTORY

We are an AI enablement consultancy. Delivering quality-led AI-first foundations, embedding capability and excellence into the foundational fabric of the companies we work with. We give leaders the confidence to move faster, take smarter risks and pursue transformation.

In 2024, Ten10 and The Scale Factory joined forces to create the Scale Factory we know today. By uniting our deep cloud expertise, AI ambitions, and rigorous engineering disciplines, we deliver the robust, scalable foundations needed to turn ambitious transformation into reliable reality.

Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:

Exciting Projects: Collaborate on challenging, impactful projects with a wide range of industries - from finance to government and beyond.
Career Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities to help you reach your goals.
Team Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Flexibility: Hybrid working lets you balance work and life.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Cloud Consultant at Scale Factory, you’ll:

Deliver high-impact DevOps, Cloud, and Platform Engineering projects for our growing client base.
Communicate effectively, both internally and externally with colleagues, clients and third parties to drive growth.
Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with emerging trends and certifications.
Consistently exceed expectations, solving complex challenges with ingenuity and innovation.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a talented, Cloud Consultant to join our growing team. To be successful, you’ll need a breadth of technical skills and real world experience to back it up. You’ll have strong communication skills and the ability to translate business requirements into appropriate technical solutions. If you’re curious, and collaborative, you'll do well here.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Eligibility for Security Clearance.
DevOps Mastery: Deep understanding of DevOps principles and how they transform businesses.
Cloud Expertise: Hands‑on experience with AWS and ability to articulate best practices for building secure, scalable platforms.
Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to provide pragmatic solutions.
Architectural Know‑How: Ability to design and implement cloud platforms supporting microservices and containerised workloads.
CI/CD Pro: Proven experience with tools like GitHub, GitLab, or AWS DevOps Tooling, and expertise in deployment automation/orchestration.
Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with Virtual Networks, DNS, Gateways, Load Balancers and more.
Security Savvy: Understanding of IAM, WAF, and KMS. Experience implementing best practices for securing data, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Awareness of compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO27001, PCI-DSS).
Infrastructure‑as‑Code: Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK or equivalent tools.
Scripting & Automation: Skills in Python, Ansible, Bash, Groovy, Powershell, or similar.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

Azure or Google Cloud Experience: Ability to compare and contrast cloud offerings, especially in a migration scenario.
AWS Professional Certification: If you don’t already have one, you’ll be given time to attain this in your first 3 months.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

At Scale Factory, we believe in recognising and rewarding great work. Here’s what you can expect:

25 Days of Annual Leave: Plus 1 extra day every year for the first three years, with a holiday buying scheme.
Pension Plan: Employer-matched contributions up to 5%.
Health Benefits: Comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, optical, and alternative therapies.
Fitness Support: Subsidised gym memberships and a bike‑to‑work scheme.
Commuter Benefits: Season ticket loans to make travel easier.
Free Annual Rail Cards.
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Flexible Work Model: Hybrid working that fits your lifestyle.
Social Events: From annual kick‑offs and Christmas parties to team socials and sporting events, we love celebrating success together.
Training & Development: Tailored learning opportunities and full support for certifications to keep your skills sharp.