Cloud DevOps Engineer

Reed; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a skilled Cloud DevOps Engineer to join our Azure-based cloud platform team in the UK. You will design, deploy and maintain scalable infrastructure, focusing on security, reliability and automation to support a range of applications.

Working with a collaborative team, you will implement IaC with Bicep, CI/CD with GitHub Actions, monitor performance and troubleshoot issues, while guiding best practices and championing continuous improvement across the cloud environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and automation.
• Ability to design, deploy and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring/alerting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IaC using Bicep and deploy Azure resources via GitHub Actions.
• Monitor health, performance, availability and security of cloud infrastructure.
• Identify and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and deployment issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to address platform challenges.
• Advise developers on Azure best practices and tooling.

Skills

Azure

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

Cloud security

Troubleshooting

Tools

Bicep

GitHub Actions

Job description

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

£ 45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Job Description

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Help Shape the Future of Our Cloud Platform

Are you passionate about cloud technology, automation, and building secure, scalable solutions? We're looking for a talented Cloud DevOps Engineer to join our established and growing Cloud DevOps team.

Working primarily within Microsoft Azure , you'll play a key role in designing, deploying, and maintaining the cloud infrastructure that underpins our applications and services. This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies, influence best practice across development teams, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our cloud platform.

You'll be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable team where innovation, continuous improvement, and automation are at the heart of everything we do.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Cloud DevOps Engineer, you'll help ensure our cloud environments are secure, reliable, and highly available while supporting teams across the business to maximise the value of Azure services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using Bicep and deploying Azure resources through GitHub Actions .
• Monitoring and maintaining the health, performance, availability, and security of our cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Identifying, analysing, troubleshooting, and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities and cloud-based deployment issues.
• Working closely with development teams to investigate and resolve application and platform-related challenges.
• Advising and supporting developers on the effective use of cloud technologies and Azure best practices.
• Championing automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the cloud environment.
• Keeping up to date with emerging cloud technologies, industry trends, and best practices.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while collaborating with others.

You’ll bring:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and embrace new technologies.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with a passion for achieving results.

Why Join Us?

• Work with cutting-edge Azure cloud technologies.
• Be part of an experienced and supportive Cloud DevOps team.
• Influence cloud architecture, best practices, and platform improvements.
• Collaborate with talented developers and technical specialists across the business.
• Enjoy opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and technical growth.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work with modern cloud technologies, and help drive our cloud journey forward, we'd love to hear from you.

Feel what it's like to truly belong...

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role.

Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.