Lead Cloud Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer to join a growing team focused on cloud migration and infrastructure optimization. This role offers the opportunity to architect a multi-cloud infrastructure while leading cloud migration projects and implementing best practices. With a remote-first approach and monthly office visits, this position promises an exciting environment filled with diverse IT projects, especially as the company expands through acquisitions. If you're passionate about cloud technologies and ready to tackle complex challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Birthday Off

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

2 Days Paid Volunteering

Will Writing Service

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing cloud infrastructure, particularly with Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage multi-cloud infrastructure for clients.
• Drive cloud migrations and ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Management

Azure

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Terraform

Kubernetes

Cloud Security

Networking Concepts

CI/CD Pipelines

Cloud-Native Application Development

Cost Management

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

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Lead Cloud Engineer | Cloud Migration, IaC, Network Security | Greenfield IT function being established

• Remote first with the expectation to go to the Chester Office once a month (expenses paid)

Our client provides a combination of services (mainly software & applications) to customers in the legal, health & safety, employment law, ISO regulation and cyber security fields.

They currently have a Core IT Team of 5 which will grow this year to a team of 13 so there is already a foundation team in place that you will be working with. There is a general standardisation strategy where the company's CRM, ERP and core IT systems are all being unified.

In addition to this, the firm’s strategy is to grow via acquisitions so there will be no shortage of IT projects and programmes associated with the newly purchased firms’ IT infrastructure that will need to be migrated into ‘the mother ship’. So much going on here, and an exciting time to join!

In this role you will architect, manage and optimise our clients multi-cloud infrastructure. As a key technical leader, you will drive cloud migrations, infrastructure consolidation, and best practices, ensuring scalability, security, and operational efficiency. Your expertise will be critical in navigating complex challenges and delivering a cost-effective cloud strategy.

• Proven experience managing cloud infrastructure (Azure)
• Expertise in hybrid cloud strategies and on-prem to cloud migrations
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – hands-on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, and cloud automation
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, cloud security controls, and networking concepts
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native application development
• Knowledge of cost management, optimisation strategies, and cloud governance
• Ability to mentor and guide technical team members, working closely with DevOps, security and development teams

For success in this role, you must have a can-do attitude and be happy to get stuck in with the team. As this is a comparatively small team where skills and resources are pooled you will be expected to ‘muck in’ on occasions with tasks and duties perhaps more junior than you would normally expect. It’s all about having the right attitude to help your peers when they need it and bringing a positive approach.

• 25 Days holiday + Birthday off
• Health Cash plan
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• 2 days per year of paid volunteering
• Will writing service

Please get in touch ASAP as our client is keen to hire fast with a rapid 2-stage interview process!

Lead Cloud Engineer | Cloud Migration, IaC, Network Security | Greenfield IT function being established