Senior Cloud Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Cloud Engineer, where you'll design and manage cloud solutions on Azure and AWS. This role involves collaborating with teams to optimize cloud performance and implementing security best practices. Enjoy generous benefits including remote work, professional development opportunities, and a culture that values colleague well-being.

Benefits

Generous time off, including personal and volunteering

Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Remote work

Charitable contribution match programs

Stock purchase opportunities

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer with Azure focus.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services and cloud security best practices.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy cloud-native applications.
• Automate deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code tools.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Scripting

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 11,000 of the industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as a Cloud Engineer at MMA.

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With nearly 200 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).

A day in the life.

As our Senior Cloud Engineer on the Infrastructure Strategy team, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions on the Microsoft Azure and AWS platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful deployment and operation of cloud services, contributing to the overall cloud strategy of the organization.

• Design, implement, and manage Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure and services with the primary focus being on Azure.
• Collaborate with development teams to create and deploy cloud-native applications.
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Implement security best practices and compliance measures for cloud environments.
• Automate deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, or similar.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues, providing support to internal teams and clients.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure and AWS features and services, recommending improvements and innovations.
• Document cloud architecture, processes, and procedures for internal knowledge sharing.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution for cloud services.

Our future colleague.

We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:
• 10 years of proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and good knowledge of AWS.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking.
• Experience with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

These additional qualifications are a plus, but not required to apply:
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are highly desirable.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD pipelines).
• Knowledge of other cloud platforms, such as Google Cloud.

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work.

Some benefits included in this role are:
• Generous time off, including personal and volunteering
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Remote work
• Charitable contribution match programs
• Stock purchase opportunities