Junior Cloud Engineer

WK Tech Expert and Consultancy; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud technology consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer to support AWS-based cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of AWS services, experience with Infrastructure as Code, and a willingness to learn. This entry-level position offers opportunities for development through optional training and certification paths, along with a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, including 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Technical mentoring and support

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, and others.
• Awareness of Infrastructure as Code concepts.
• Basic experience with Linux/Unix command line is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of AWS-based cloud infrastructure.
• Assist in provisioning infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Monitor systems and help troubleshoot incidents.

Skills

Foundational understanding of AWS services

Basic Linux/Unix command-line experience

Introductory scripting knowledge

Familiarity with Git

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Job description

This Junior Cloud Engineer role represents a typical entry‑level opportunity available to candidates starting a career in cloud infrastructure and DevOps. The position is suited to individuals with foundational cloud knowledge who are looking to transition into a junior engineering role within a professional environment.

Candidates are expected to have core technical understanding and a willingness to continue developing their skills. Optional learning and career‑support pathways are available for individuals who wish to strengthen their readiness for graduate cloud roles.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day operation of AWS‑based cloud infrastructure
• Assist with provisioning and managing infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools
• Contribute to configuration management and automation tasks
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Monitor systems and assist with troubleshooting incidents
• Work collaboratively with development teams on cloud deployments
• Maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks

Essential Skills

• Foundational understanding of AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda)
• Awareness of Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform preferred)
• Basic Linux/Unix command‑line experience
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Introductory scripting knowledge (Bash and/or Python)

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to Docker and containerisation
• Awareness of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
• Basic understanding of Kubernetes concepts
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools

Development & Support

Some candidates choose to undertake additional learning to improve their readiness for graduate cloud engineering roles. Structured learning pathways, technical mentoring, and certification preparation resources are available to support ongoing development.

Any additional training undertaken is optional and independently funded by the individual.

What’s Offered

• Competitive graduate‑level salary
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Supportive team environment with mentoring
• Access to optional learning and certification pathways