Cloud Operations Engineer - Glasgow or Edinburgh (Hybrid; 2 days in) - 40-50K

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cloud technology is seeking a Cloud Operations Engineer in Edinburgh. This role involves automating and maintaining cloud infrastructure with a focus on Azure and Terraform. Join a collaborative team where you will improve deployment processes and ensure system reliability while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Azure.
• Confidence in managing Windows and Linux systems.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and automate infrastructure using Microsoft Azure and Terraform.
• Support existing environments and troubleshoot issues to ensure reliability.
• Collaborate with teams to improve infrastructure management through automation.

Skills

Azure

Terraform

System Administration

Windows Server

Linux

Communication

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

PowerShell

Bash

Azure SQL

ITSM

Job description

Job Description

Cloud Operations Engineer - Glasgow or Edinburgh (Hybrid; 2 days in) - 40-50K

*Strong Azure and Terraform skills required*

The Opportunity

Lorien's client is looking for a Cloud Operations Engineer who’s excited by the challenge of keeping cloud infrastructure running smoothly, securely, and efficiently. You’ll join a collaborative team responsible for the deployment, automation, and support of the cloud platforms behind growing SaaS products.

This is a role for someone who enjoys both the fast pace of operational work and the structure of long-term infrastructure projects - all while working with modern tools in a supportive, people-focused environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Every day will bring something different. You’ll spend time building and automating infrastructure in Microsoft Azure using Terraform and Azure DevOps. You’ll also support existing environments, solving technical issues quickly and effectively to keep our platforms reliable for users.

Your work won’t just be about reacting to problems - you'll also contribute to improving how they deploy, monitor, and manage infrastructure through smart automation and tooling. Collaboration is at the heart of the role, and you’ll work closely with engineers, developers, support teams, and external partners.

What We’re Looking For

• We're looking for someone who can demonstrate knowledge working in Azure, who’s confident working across cloud environments and system administration.
• You’ll need a good understanding of Terraform as well as tooling such as Azure DevOps and Git, and be comfortable managing both Windows Server and Linux systems.
• Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll be working with a variety of teams and helping to keep multiple systems running smoothly and securely.
• If you also have experience with PowerShell or Bash, or know your way around Azure SQL or some ITSM/service desk platforms, that’s a bonus - but not essential.

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity to be part of a tech-forward, growing organisation that genuinely values its people. If you’re passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and solving real-world problems — and want to grow in a supportive environment — this could be the perfect next step in your career.