Lead CCoE Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Remote; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a remote Lead CCoE Engineer in the UK. In this strategic role, you'll lead the Cloud Centre of Excellence, design scalable hybrid cloud environments, and drive cloud transformation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cloud initiatives, expertise in public cloud platforms, and strong architectural skills. The position offers a competitive salary of approximately £80,000 and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

International working environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading cloud engineering initiatives or running a Cloud Centre of Excellence.
• Deep expertise in public cloud platforms and private cloud architecture.
• Strong knowledge of hybrid networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cloud Centre of Excellence, setting direction for cloud platform architecture.
• Design, implement, and scale hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Define and maintain cloud standards for automation and security.

Skills

Cloud engineering initiatives

Public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Hybrid networking

Cloud security (IAM, encryption, compliance)

Architectural design

Agile mindset

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration and ownership

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead CCoE Engineer

Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel to Leeds

Salary: c.£80,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Why Apply?

Are you a seasoned cloud professional with a passion for scalable architecture, security, and automation? This is a high-impact opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role within a globally recognised, fast-scaling technology business. As Lead CCoE Engineer, you'll shape the direction of hybrid cloud strategy across a diverse, international infrastructure landscape.

If you thrive on solving complex challenges, influencing technical standards, and driving cloud transformation at scale, this role offers the autonomy, progression, and visibility you're looking for. You'll be empowered to lead from the front—bringing fresh thinking, championing cloud best practices, and delivering robust, secure, and scalable solutions that support business-critical platforms used by millions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cloud Centre of Excellence, setting direction for cloud platform architecture and adoption
• Design, implement, and scale hybrid and multi-cloud environments across the business
• Define and maintain cloud standards for automation, monitoring, security, and cost-efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Security, SRE, and Networking) to deliver resilient and compliant cloud infrastructure
• Drive technical leadership and act as a key advisor on cloud architecture across departments
• Promote continuous improvement and foster a culture of knowledge sharing
• Advocate for cloud tools, infrastructure-as-code, and DevOps practices
• Provide mentorship and support to cloud engineers across multiple locations

Requirements

• Significant experience in leading cloud engineering initiatives or running a Cloud Centre of Excellence
• Deep expertise in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and private cloud architecture; Oracle Cloud experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of hybrid networking (e.g., VPCs, BGP, DNS, hybrid connectivity)
• Proficient in cloud security including IAM, encryption, compliance, and firewall configuration
• Strong architectural design skills with a focus on resilience, scalability, and cost optimisation
• Agile mindset with experience in CI/CD, automation, and iterative delivery
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A collaborative approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

What's in it for me?

• Competitive salary c.£80,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Remote-first working with occasional travel to Leeds
• Private healthcare
• Generous holiday allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• International working environment with a strong culture of innovation
• Chance to influence cloud strategy and architecture in a business investing heavily in modern technology

This role is ideal for candidates looking for a remote Lead Cloud Engineer job in the UK, a full-time cloud strategy role, or a career move into a forward-thinking business.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, belief, or other characteristics.