Cloud Engineer

Grassroots Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking experienced Cloud Engineers to work in London or Gloucester on a hybrid basis. This role involves designing and managing cloud infrastructure solutions, automating processes, and collaborating with teams to ensure best practices are followed. Candidates must have public cloud experience and a willingness to learn new technologies. Security clearance is a requirement for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience working with public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment.

Skills

Public cloud platforms experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools experience (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Container technologies proficiency (Docker, Kubernetes)

Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Monitoring and logging tools experience (CloudWatch, Prometheus)

CI/CD tools familiarity (GitLab CI, Jenkins)

Job description

We require several Cloud Engineers working on a Hybrid Basis on site in either Gloucester or London 4 days per week. Working for a Global Leader in Information Technology, you will be on site for a High Security Government Department.

What the role offers:

Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions based on organisational needs

Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar

Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across cloud environments

Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment

Ensure security best practices are followed (IAM, network security, encryption, etc.)

Collaborate with DevOps, development, and security teams to support agile delivery

Maintain documentation related to infrastructure architecture, configurations, and procedures

Evaluate new cloud technologies and make recommendations for improvement

What you need to succeed:

Experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)

Proficiency with container technologies like Docker and orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS, AKS, etc.)

Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, ELK stack, etc.)

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)

The successful candidate must hold and maintain a high level of SecurityClearance. Preferred qualifications and skills:

Willingness to learn new technologies:

Comfortable with rapidly evolving cloud ecosystems.

Curiosity-driven: Actively explores new tools, trends, and best practices.

Cross-platform flexibility: Can work across AWS, Azure, GCP, or hybrid environments Team player:

Works well with developers, security teams, and stakeholders.

Clear communicator:

Can explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Documentation: Maintaining clear, useful documentation.

Customer-centric thinking: Understands how infrastructure and systems impacts end users.

Project management awareness: Familiar with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban workflows.