Cloud Engineering Manager

Howdens Joinery; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier in the UK is looking for a Cloud Engineering Manager. You will manage a team of cloud engineers, oversee the cloud platform lifecycle, and improve efficiency through automation. Ideal candidates will have experience in cloud technologies like Azure and AWS, and strong leadership skills. This permanent role is based in Northampton with onsite work required two days per week.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual company bonus

Company car or car allowance

Private medical insurance

Excellent pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Cloud technologies including Azure and AWS.
• Ability to code in at least one scripting language like PowerShell or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team responsible for Cloud Platforms and foundational capabilities.
• Oversee the lifecycle of the cloud platform and ensure escalation for incidents.
• Improve cloud landscape efficiency through automation.

Skills

Leading technical teams in fast-paced environments

Azure Cloud

AWS Cloud

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Ansible)

DevOps

Kubernetes

Scripting languages (PowerShell, JavaScript)

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Git Repository

Azure Active Directory

Key Vault

Security technologies

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunity in the Cloud team to join us as the new Cloud Engineering Manager. This is a great opportunity for a Cloud Engineering Lead to move into a management role. Working closely with and supporting the architectural and commercial functions, as well as the wider IT Infrastructure teams by managing and optimisation of the cloud landscape. This is a permanent opportunity based from our offices in Northampton working onsite 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of cloud engineers who are accountable for Cloud Platforms, their foundational capabilities, and the framework to support the deployment of services
• Manage the life cycle of the platform, onboarding and transitioning to support while continuing to provide escalation for incident & problem
• Improve the cloud landscape consistency and efficiency through automation
• Ensure documentation is up to date and enforce the governance of Howdens Standards and Patterns, while promoting adoption of them through training of Support and Development teams

What we need from you

• Experience of leading technical teams within a fast-paced environment
• Experience within the Cloud Technologies and Platforms, including but not limited to:
• Azure / AWS Cloud
• Azure Landing Zone
• Azure Active Directory (Identity Management, Service Principles, Security Groups, Role Management, MFA)
• Key Vault
• Cloud Security and Connectivity (vNet, DNS, Firewalls, Express Route / Direct Connect, VPN, GTM, NSG)
• Subscription Management (Resource Groups, cost management)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Ansible)
• Cloud Monitoring
• DevOps (git Repository/ Deployment pipeline)
• Shared Services (Kubernetes, API Management)
• CDN (Akamai)
• High Availability (Zones and Regions, Service Recovery)
• Understanding of Security technologies and log management (SIEM)
• Understand and be able to code in at least one scripting language such as PowerShell, JavaScript
• Excellent communicator, able to influence decision makers and work successfully in cross-functional teams
• Ability to solve complex technical, managerial, or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge
• Ability to operate at advanced levels of authority and manage significant activities and resources to produce and take responsibility for results
• Good commercial awareness and business acumen

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email . com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.