Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; Northwich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a proficient Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in Cheshire to develop scalable cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing cloud infrastructure, automation, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. This opportunity offers a chance to significantly improve and expand technological capabilities within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Competent in infrastructure automation and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement infrastructure improvement plans.
• Collaborate on scalable distributed systems.
• Engage in infrastructure lifecycle management.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure management

Infrastructure automation

CI/CD pipelines

Containerisation

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Our client is seeking a seasoned Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join their team in Cheshire as they grow their technological skills. This is a unique chance to work with several technical teams to automate and simplify systems while driving the optimisation and scalability of state-of-the-art infrastructure. This position is ideal for you if you have a strong interest in automation, cloud-native solutions, and maintaining system dependability.

Key Responsibilities

• Encourage the creation and implementation of technical plans that improve and expand infrastructure from the very beginning to its complete implementation.
• Develop, implement, and improve scalable distributed systems in close collaboration with operations teams, product managers, and software developers.
• Engage in every aspect of the infrastructure lifecycle—from idea and design through implementation, monitoring, testing, and ongoing refinement.
• To guarantee effective, dependable operations, combine CI/CD pipelines with infrastructure-as-code technologies (such as AWS CDK or comparable), orchestration (Kubernetes), and containerisation (Docker).
• Provide effective and scalable answers to challenging technological problems while making sure that systems are reliable, safe, and flexible enough to meet changing business requirements.
• Promote a culture of ongoing learning, impart your expertise to colleagues, and spearhead process improvements that bolster operational excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in positions like DevOps, Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or comparable positions with a track record of influencing large-scale systems.
• Strong practical experience managing cloud infrastructure and a working understanding of the main cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Competent in infrastructure automation using code and CI/CD pipelines, as well as containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven capacity to create, implement, and manage distributed systems that are scalable, safe, and dependable.
• A quick learner with a proactive, solution-focused mindset who thrives in fast-paced settings and welcomes change.
• Strong communication abilities and a track record of productive cross-functional teamwork.