Cloud DevOps Lead

iO Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-led organisation in Greater London is seeking a Cloud DevOps Lead to drive cloud and DevOps initiatives. In this leadership role, you will shape cloud operations and improve automation while mentoring engineers and introducing best practices. Required experience includes strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP, expertise in CI/CD pipelines, and familiarity with automation tools like Docker and Terraform. This is a long-term opportunity for professionals ready to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in DevOps or cloud engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and container technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure.
• Improve automation, workflows, and deployment processes.
• Ensure platform performance, reliability, and scalability.

Skills

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Our client is a technology-led organisation delivering cloud-first solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer experience. They promote a collaborative, inclusive culture and invest heavily in people, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

We're hiring a Cloud DevOps Lead to drive cloud and DevOps initiatives as the platform continues to scale. This is a leadership-focused, hands-on role responsible for shaping cloud operations, improving automation, and embedding best practices across teams.

You'll play a key role in modernising infrastructure while mentoring engineers and influencing how DevOps is done across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices
• Improve automation, workflows, and deployment processes
• Ensure platform performance, reliability, and scalability
• Mentor engineers and promote knowledge sharing
• Evaluate and introduce new tools and technologies
• Drive best practices across cloud security and compliance

Required Experience

• Proven experience in DevOps or cloud engineering roles
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash)
• Hands-on use of IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience working in Agile environments
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, ELK)
• Good understanding of networking and cloud security
• Prior experience mentoring or leading engineers

If you're a Cloud DevOps professional ready to step into a leadership role and shape how cloud platforms scale, this is a strong long-term opportunity.