Cloud Operations Engineer

Objective Corporation; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Job summary

Objective Corporation seeks a Junior Cloud Operations Engineer in Reading to help build and maintain cloud systems on AWS and Azure. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, gaining hands-on experience with deployments, monitoring, and incident response.

You’ll learn to configure cloud infrastructure, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and develop observability practices while documenting processes to support rapid incident resolution.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with AWS or Azure services (EC2, S3, Azure VMs).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing).
• Degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to build and maintain cloud systems.
• Automate deployments and monitor services.
• Configure and optimize cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
• Set up CI/CD pipelines and improve best practices.
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident management.
• Improve observability and detect issues quickly.
• Document processes and share knowledge.

Skills

Cloud fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Communication

Curiosity

Python scripting

Bash scripting

PowerShell scripting

Linux/Windows admin

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

CI/CD tooling

Observability tools

EC2

S3

Azure VMs

Azure Storage

Job description

• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams (DevOps, Software Engineering, QA) to build and maintain rock-solid cloud systems
• Get hands-on with automating deployments, monitoring critical services, and solving real problems
• Learn to configure and optimise cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure
• Build automated CI/CD pipelines and contribute to shaping best practices
• Take part in on-call rotation (with full training) - gain real incident management experience
• Set up observability tools and help detect and resolve issues fast
• Document processes and share knowledge with your team, contributing to a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaboration. A passion for learning new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Great communication skills with the ability to clearly convey ideas and listen effectively.
• Curiosity about cloud technologies and how systems work.
• Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud services (EC2, S3, Azure VMs, Azure Storage, etc.) is a bonus, but not required.
• A solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing) and system administration (Linux/Windows).
• Some scripting or programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent hands-on experience. At Objective, we create software that makes a difference. With over 400 people and five development labs spread across Australia, New Zealand, the United State of America and the United Kingdom, Objective is a leading developer of SaaS solutions for the government.

We're on the lookout for a passionate Junior Cloud Operations Engineer to join our innovative team in Reading! This is your chance to dive into the world of cloud infrastructure, with a focus on AWS and Azure platforms, and kickstart your career in cloud operations. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with senior engineers and industry experts, gaining hands on experience with cutting edge cloud technologies. You'll be at the forefront of automating deployments, monitoring mission-critical services, tackling incidents head-on, and implementing best practices that minimize downtime and elevate the end-user experience. This position is designed to fuel your hands-on growth, giving you the chance to master cloud architectures, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines, observability tools, and incident management processes - all while working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment we will assign you an onsite mentor to help with your technical learning and growth!