Lead Cloud Engineer

McLaren; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performance automotive company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer to design and implement Azure-based cloud solutions. This role involves ensuring cloud environments are secure, scalable, and optimised for performance. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services and will lead the automation of infrastructure deployment. They will also mentor engineering teams and drive innovation in cloud practices.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services.
• Proven experience in a Microsoft-based cloud environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement advanced Azure cloud solutions.
• Lead the automation of infrastructure deployment using IaC tools.
• Monitor and optimise cloud environments for performance and reliability.

Skills

Microsoft Azure services

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep)

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud security and identity management

Technical leadership and mentoring

Tools

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

What to Expect

To lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of Azure-based cloud infrastructure and services that support enterprise‑scale digital operations. The Lead Cloud Engineer ensures that cloud solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with business and technical objectives, while mentoring engineering teams and driving innovation in cloud practices.

What You'll Do

• Architect and implement advanced Azure cloud solutions to meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Lead the automation of infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Bicep.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate cloud services with enterprise applications and DevOps pipelines.
• Monitor and optimise cloud environments for cost, performance, and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with security and governance policies across Azure services.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers and developers.
• Evaluate emerging Azure technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
• Contribute to cloud strategy and standards development in collaboration with architecture and security teams.

What You'll Bring

• Understanding of enterprise IT systems and digital transformation strategies.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in cloud environments.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services (e.g., Azure Functions, AKS, App Services, Networking).
• Proven experience leading and influencing the technical development and operations of a Microsoft‑based cloud environment.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, identity management, and monitoring tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• Strong communicator and collaborator across technical and business teams.
• Passionate about mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast‑paced, evolving technology landscape.

What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays. Annual buy & sell up to five days.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus award.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
• Life assurance benefit.
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service.
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• Generous parental leave policies.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice.

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath‑taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.