Cloud Engineer in London)

Grassroots Recruitment Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in information technology is seeking experienced Cloud Engineers for a hybrid role based in London. You will design and manage cloud infrastructure solutions while implementing automation tools like Terraform. Candidates should possess experience with public cloud platforms and strong scripting skills. A high level of security clearance is required for this role, along with collaboration skills and adaptability in evolving cloud environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Experience with public cloud platforms

Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code

Proficiency with container technologies

Strong scripting skills

Experience with monitoring and logging tools

Familiarity with CI/CD tools

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

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 Security Clearance.

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.