Lead Cloud Engineer (AWS)

Cloudscaler; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer to spearhead the design and implementation of AWS landing zones. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in Infrastructure as Code to automate complex AWS services and ensure robust cloud security. The company fosters a collaborative culture, offering diverse learning opportunities and a supportive environment. If you're passionate about cloud technology and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you. Join a team that values openness and innovation while helping clients unlock the true potential of cloud solutions.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave

5 additional days holiday option

Travel and accommodation expenses

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle To Work scheme

Dog-friendly offices

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of AWS landing zones and site reliability best practices.
• Experience in automating AWS services using Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building enterprise-scale AWS landing zones.
• Automating AWS services and platforms with Infrastructure as Code.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Site Reliability Engineering

Multi-tenant systems design

Security risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

AWS services

Job description

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Base pay range

Location: Cheltenham – Hybrid. circa 2-3 days per week onsite

Salary: £95,000 - £120,000

Defence/SC Clearance Requirements: Due to working with a number of government bodies, SC clearance is required for our customer facing teams. You do not need active SC clearance as we will undertake checks upon you joining, but you must be eligible to pass SC clearance. In future, DV clearance may be required, so the ability/willingness to pass DV clearance is advantageous but not essential.

Due to the nature of this project, we are only able to accept UK-based applicants for this role.

About Us

We are experts in AWS landing zones, cloud risk mitigation, and cloud operating models; thought leaders working with public and private sector enterprise organisations to help them unlock the true value of cloud.

Why you should join us

We care about our people and believe high-performing teams are created through openness, collaboration, and trust. We offer opportunities to collaborate, share ideas, and build connections through team socials, company days, and town halls.

We value diverse skills and experiences, providing bespoke learning and development opportunities, career pathways, and support to help you achieve your goals.

What We’re Looking For

Lead Cloud Engineers with extensive landing zone knowledge and site reliability best practices, experienced in designing, building, and operating enterprise-scale AWS landing zones, and automating complex AWS services using Terraform. You should be opinionated about IaC structure, modularisation, and defining technical strategies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing complex multi-tenant systems aligned to best practices
• Building, testing, packaging, deploying, and operating AWS landing zones
• Automating AWS services and platforms with IaC
• Packaging services into AMIs, Docker containers, or Serverless deployments
• Championing infrastructure as code and modularisation
• Designing container/microservices solutions
• Using deployment techniques to enable zero downtime
• Mitigating security risks in AWS and supporting cloud security models

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days’ annual leave + 5 days for training/exams/volunteering
• Option to buy 5 additional days holiday
• Travel and accommodation expenses where eligible
• Life Assurance, Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programme, health, mental health, legal support, 24/7 GP access
• Public holiday work option, individual training plans, referral schemes, Cycle To Work, dog-friendly offices

Interview Process

• Screening call with Talent Acquisition
• Remote 30-minute initial interview
• Remote 60-minute technical interview
• In-person 60-minute interview with Senior Leadership

We are an equal opportunity employer. For reasonable adjustments, contact [e-mail].

Additional Details

Compensation Range: £95K - £120K

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and IT

Industries

• IT Services and Consulting