Cloud Engineer

CGI; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join their Secure Advisory Solutions team. This role involves designing and implementing high-quality technical solutions and working with cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of cloud platforms and Kubernetes, coupled with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Join a team that values collaboration and professional growth.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Collaborative culture

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Proficient in modern development languages (Python, Go, Java).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high‑quality technical solutions and system architectures.
• Use Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices.
• Deliver containerised applications using Kubernetes.

Skills

Cloud platforms knowledge

Kubernetes experience

Development languages

Systems engineering background

DevOps methodologies understanding

Interpersonal communication skills

Tools

Terraform

GitLab

Ansible

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Cloud Engineer

Position Description

Applicants Must be solely UK National and either already have, or be eligible for HMG HLC clearance.

CGI is seeking highly skilled and motivated Cloud Engineers to join our Secure Advisory Solutions team, part of the Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that partners directly with clients to unlock the potential of cutting-edge technologies for strategic advantage.

Our focus is on designing, building, and supporting systems that are secure, high-performing, scalable, and reliable. You will work on bespoke and advanced technologies in an environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration.

As a Cloud Engineer, you will take a hands‑on approach to delivering sophisticated and secure software solutions. This role involves working closely with clients on‑site to ensure the availability and resilience of mission‑critical systems. You will have a strong understanding of both application and infrastructure layers and bring creative problem‑solving skills to overcome technical challenges.

We are looking for passionate engineers who thrive in a collaborative culture and have a deep commitment to engineering best practices. CGI provides continuous professional development to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self‑starters thrive within our organisation.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Design and implement high‑quality technical solutions and system architectures.
• Use Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices to develop, integrate, and support apps and services in cloud and secure on‑premises systems.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Deliver containerised applications using Kubernetes (OpenShift, EKS, AKS, GKE, etc.).
• Support testing processes including unit, integration, and system testing.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across development and deployment environments.
• Collaborate with software developers, infrastructure engineers, and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration (OpenShift, EKS, AKS, Rancher, etc.).
• Proficient in modern development languages such as Python, Go, Java, etc.
• Background in systems engineering and integration.
• Sound understanding of DevOps methodologies and tooling.
• Deep familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (GitLab, Bitbucket, Git).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with both engineers and senior stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of software testing practices and automation frameworks.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with Linux environments, package management, and networking.
• Demonstrated use of automation/configuration tools (e.g., Ansible).
• Experience working in Agile teams, including requirements analysis and story refinement.
• Familiarity with SQL (MySQL, Postgres) and NoSQL solutions (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch).
• Exposure to technical bid writing and solution assurance.

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well‑being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.