Senior Cloud Engineer

Salford Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Modern Operations team at a leading council as a Senior Cloud Engineer, focusing on innovative cloud-based solutions with Microsoft Azure. You'll work on developing scalable technology solutions, ensuring infrastructure reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance public services and improve residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Strong background in cloud engineering and enterprise architecture.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and orchestration.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure.
• Support the Council in creating scalable and innovative technology solutions.
• Ensure reliability, availability, and performance of cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Containerization

Orchestration Technologies

Microsoft Azure

Job description

About us

Join our Modern Operations team at Salford City Council, where we deliver fast-paced cloud technologies with automation and scalability. Our award-winning Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) function is dedicated to enhancing public services and improving residents' lives through innovative digital solutions. Be part of a dynamic team driving change and making a real impact.

About the Role

Are you passionate about cloud computing and technologies? As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will develop and manage cloud-based solutions, primarily within Microsoft Azure. You will support the Council in creating agile, scalable, and innovative technology solutions to better serve residents and businesses. Your understanding of site reliability engineering (SRE) principles will ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of our cloud infrastructure. Your expertise will help shape our cloud strategy, simplify complexity, and accelerate digital transformation. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and make a difference.

About you

We seek a candidate with a strong background in cloud engineering and enterprise architecture. Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and orchestration technologies is essential. Excellent collaboration and communication skills are required, as you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain cloud solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems. If you're ready to advance your career in a forward-thinking organization, this is the perfect opportunity.

Note: We will not consider candidates requiring sponsorship for this position.

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