Cloud Engineer

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-driven organization near Norwich is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to join their modern infrastructure team. This hybrid role, requiring a strong Azure background, involves building and maintaining a secure, scalable cloud platform. You will focus on automation, optimization, and best-practice design, working closely with DevOps and security teams to deliver robust cloud solutions that meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a hands-on Azure Cloud Engineer or similar role.
• Strong automation and scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles and governance.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimise Azure-based cloud infrastructure.
• Automate processes and deployments using scripting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless platform operations.

Skills

Azure services

Automation

Scripting

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud Security

Problem-solving

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

Job Title: Cloud Engineer

Location: Norwich (Hybrid - 2-3 days on-site)

Salary: 50,000 per annum

Cooper Lomaz is excited to be working with a rapidly growing, tech-driven organisation near Norwich, looking to hire an experienced Cloud Engineer with a strong Azure background. This hybrid role offers the chance to be part of a modern infrastructure team, where you'll play a hands-on role in building and maintaining a secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud platform.

This opportunity is perfect for an engineer who's passionate about Azure, thrives on solving complex technical challenges, and wants to remain hands-on while shaping the evolution of a robust cloud estate.

The Role:

As Cloud Engineer, you'll be a key contributor to the delivery and support of Azure infrastructure, focusing on automation, optimisation, and best-practice design. You'll work alongside DevOps, development, and security teams to ensure reliable, scalable solutions that meet the needs of a growing, cloud-native environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and optimise Azure-based cloud infrastructure across IaaS and PaaS services
• Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions
• Use Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM templates or Bicep
• Automate processes and deployments using PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure performance using Azure-native tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights)
• Ensure compliance, backup, disaster recovery and cost-efficiency are baked into infrastructure planning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless platform operations
• Contribute to documentation, best practice standards, and internal tooling

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a hands-on Azure Cloud Engineer or similar infrastructure-focused role
• Deep understanding of Azure services: VMs, App Services, AKS, Networking, Azure AD, and Storage
• Strong automation and scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash or Python)
• Practical knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates)
• Experience with monitoring, performance tuning and operational support in cloud environments
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles, identity management, and governance
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence and ability to commute to Norwich as needed (2-3 days per week)