Cloud Engineer

Immediate Live Co; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Cloud Engineer to enhance their cloud-native platforms and content workflows. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining robust cloud services while collaborating with technical teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in AWS, Python, and automation tools, contributing to a dynamic environment that values creativity and collaboration. Join a forward-thinking team that supports personal growth and well-being, offering flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working

25 days holiday plus birthday leave

Tailored training and development

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced family policies

Competitive pension plans

Life Assurance

Relaxed working environment

Regular socials including a summer festival

Supportive well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native platforms.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash for cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cloud-native platforms and integrations.
• Automate infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure as Code.

Skills

AWS

Python

Bash

APIs

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

CI/CD tools

Networking and cloud security

Tools

GitLab

GitHub Actions

CloudFormation

Job description

Cloud Engineer (up to £50,000)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food, and BBC Gardeners' World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps, and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage, and educate.

Whether it’s the big things or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savoring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the Role

This role is part of a team dedicated to developing and maintaining our content creation and distribution workflows. These sit on cloud-native platforms and support multiple content types from articles for our magazines and websites to videos for our social platforms. You will contribute to all areas of delivery including planning and design, integration, documentation, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud-native platforms.
• Build integrations with third-party platforms using APIs.
• Create applications to manipulate and onboard content.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Develop and maintain automated processes for provisioning, monitoring, and scaling cloud resources.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Document setup and deployment procedures.
• Collaborate closely with the technical support team and platform managers.
• Implement and maintain robust processes for data protection.

• Solid hands-on experience with AWS.
• Experience building cloud services using serverless and event-driven architectures.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash.
• Good grasp of:

• Networking and cloud security.

1. Web protocols and authentication mechanisms.
2. RESTful API design principles and best practices.
3. Infrastructure deployment and configuration e.g., CloudFormation.
4. CI/CD tools e.g., GitLab or GitHub Actions.

• Experience using well-architected frameworks.
• A desire to explore new concepts and innovate.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival.
• Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First Aiders & Champions.
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s, in addition to your annual entitlement.
• Tailored training and development through our in-house learning platform and LinkedIn Learning.
• Flexible/hybrid working plus early finish Fridays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family policies including paternity, adoption, and surrogacy leave. We also support applications from those returning to work after a career break, maternity leave, or caring responsibilities.
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance.
• A newly renovated modern office with collaborative spaces.

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, our communities, and our environmental impact. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer and will never treat anyone less favorably because of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, marital/civil partnership, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, or disability. We support applications from those returning to work after a career break, maternity leave, or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place to grow, be supported, and make a difference.