Lead Cloud Engineer

Fruition Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Fruition Group in Leeds is seeking a Lead Cloud/DevOps Engineer to design, build and operate secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure or GCP, and to drive automation and modern DevOps practices. You'll work on client projects in a technology consultancy, delivering IaC with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and containerised services, while mentoring teams and promoting best practices.

Hybrid Leeds role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare and opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience across one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and automation platforms.
• Programming experience in Python, Go or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate provisioning and configuration.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Support the operation of distributed systems, ensuring reliability, performance and security.
• Collaborate closely with clients and cross-functional teams, providing clarity and technical guidance throughout delivery.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues using structured debugging and problem-solving approaches.
• Promote cloud-native best practices and modern DevOps tooling within engineering teams.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Terraform

CI/CD

Python

Go

JavaScript

Kubernetes

Networking basics

Security principles

Job description

Job Title: Lead Cloud / DevOps Engineer

Location: Leeds / Hybrid, 2x days per week
Salary: £80,000-£95,000 + benefits

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Cloud / DevOps Engineer seeking a full-time role within a modern, technology consultancy. You\'ll work on impactful client projects, building scalable, cloud-native infrastructure while expanding your skills across automation, IaC, and modern DevOps practices.

Lead Cloud / DevOps Engineer Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure or GCP.




• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate provisioning and configuration.




• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.




• Support the operation of distributed systems, ensuring reliability, performance and security.




• Contribute coding expertise in languages such as Python, Go or JavaScript.




• Collaborate closely with clients and cross-functional teams, providing clarity and technical guidance throughout delivery.




• Troubleshoot complex technical issues using structured debugging and problem-solving approaches.




• Promote cloud-native best practices and modern DevOps tooling within engineering teams.

Lead Cloud / DevOps Engineer Requirements

• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).




• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and modern technical stacks.




• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.




• Experience with CI/CD tooling and automation platforms.




• Practical programming experience in at least one mainstream language (Python, Go, JavaScript).




• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, security principles and distributed systems.




• Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS).



• Nice to have experience with AI assisted coding tools or agentic AI.

• Strong leadership skills and mentorship experience



• Strong communication, teamwork and stakeholder collaboration skills.




• Analytical mindset with attention to detail, able to work effectively in evolving, complex environments.

What\'s in it for me?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive healthcare package.




• Hybrid/remote working options to support work-life balance.




• Access to professional development pathways, training, and engineering communities.




• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies across diverse projects and industries.




• Supportive environment designed to enhance your skills, experience and long-term career growth.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.