Cloud Engineer

Immediate Media Co; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading media company where you will develop and maintain innovative cloud-native platforms. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, build integrations, and automate processes to enhance content delivery across various channels. Enjoy a relaxed working environment with flexible/hybrid options, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced family policies

Competitive pension plans

Modern office with collaborative spaces

Supportive well-being initiatives

Tailored training and development

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native platforms.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud-native platforms.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration using IaC.

Skills

AWS

Python

Bash

Networking

Cloud Security

RESTful API Design

CI/CD Tools

Infrastructure as Code

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

GitLab

GitHub Actions

Job description

Junior Engineer (up to £50,000)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food, and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps, and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage, and educate.

Whether it’s the big things or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

About the Role

This role is part of a team dedicated to developing and maintaining our content creation and distribution workflows. These sit on cloud-native platforms and support multiple content types from articles for our magazines and websites to videos for our social platforms. You will contribute to all areas of delivery including planning and design, integration, documentation, and testing.

Responsibilities

1. Design, build, and maintain cloud-native platforms.
2. Build integrations with third-party platforms using APIs.
3. Create applications to manipulate and onboard content.
4. Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
5. Develop and maintain automated processes for provisioning, monitoring, and scaling cloud resources.
6. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
7. Document setup and deployment procedures.
8. Collaborate closely with the technical support team and platform managers.
9. Implement and maintain robust processes for data protection.

Minimum Requirements

• Solid hands-on experience with AWS.
• Experience building cloud services using serverless and event-driven architecture.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash.
• Good understanding of:

• Networking and cloud security.

1. Web protocols and authentication mechanisms.
2. RESTful API design principles and best practices.
3. Infrastructure deployment and configuration, e.g., CloudFormation.
4. CI/CD tools, e.g., GitLab or GitHub Actions.

• Experience using well-architected frameworks.
• A desire to explore new concepts and innovate.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.

Benefits

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials, including a summer festival.
• Supportive well-being initiatives, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First Aiders & Champions.
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Offices closed between Christmas and New Year’s, in addition to your annual entitlement.
• Tailored training and development through our in-house learning platform and LinkedIn Learning.
• Flexible/hybrid working plus early finish Fridays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family policies, including paternity, adoption, and surrogacy leave, and support policies for pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers.
• Competitive pension plans and life assurance.
• Modern office with collaborative spaces.

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on an open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, communities, and the environment. Our Diversity & Inclusion network, well-being programs, and sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce. We support applications from those returning to work after a career break, maternity leave, or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place to grow, be supported, and make a difference.