Senior Cloud Engineer

Next; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fashion retailer as a Senior Cloud Engineer, where you will design and maintain the Azure platform that supports Next’s cloud applications. Collaborate with a talented team to drive impactful projects and enhance customer experiences. Enjoy a workplace that values creativity and growth while working on exciting cloud technologies.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Bonus schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure Platform for cloud applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead major issue resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects to design scalable platforms.
• Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems.

Skills

Azure Networking

Terraform

PowerShell

Automation

Security Standards

Tools

Azure

EntraID

Azure SQL

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Job Description

Welcome to NEXT Technology Sri Lanka, a Tech Hub of NEXT, UK’s leading fashion retailer. Operating from the vibrant heart of Sri Lanka, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking team that provides cutting-edge IT services designed to power Next's global operations. With over 500 stores and Next Online serving customers across 70+ countries, our work supports a truly international retail giant.

At NEXT Technology, you’ll work on exciting, impactful projects that drive exceptional customer experiences, streamline product deliveries, and enhance the inhouse systems that keep NEXT at the forefront of retail. Our talented team in Sri Lanka is central to major projects, such as overhauling financial systems that make NEXT one of the UK’s most lucrative retailers. By joining us, you’ll be part of a highly skilled, innovative team that thrives on challenges and is committed to delivering excellence.

You will collaborate closely with NEXT on ambitious projects that push boundaries, all while enjoying a workplace that values growth, creativity, and collaboration. Start your journey with NEXT Technology today and help shape the future of global retail. Let’s take it on!

Purpose

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain the Azure Platform that underpins Next’s cloud applications and services.

Responsibilities

Accountabilities

In this role, you will be heavily involved in the creation and enhancement of new and existing systems/applications using a wide range of technologies, such as:

• Azure Foundations and Scaffolding
• Azure Networking (Express Route, Virtual Networks, ASG / NSG, Azure Firewall)
• Azure IaaS and PaaS, Azure Storage, Azure Migrate
• EntraID, Identity Management, RBAC, AAD Connect
• Azure SQL - PaaS Databases and Managed Instance
• Automation & PowerShell
• Terraform
• DNS

Main Tasks

• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to design scalable, reliable, and secure platforms supporting software applications and services.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform for provisioning and managing resources.
• Deploy and manage platform resources, ensuring performance, scalability, and cost efficiency, including PaaS resources via IaC modules and Azure Policies.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to proactively resolve issues.
• Ensure infrastructure adheres to security standards and compliance.
• Implement security controls, access management, and data encryption.
• Maintain platform stability and provide troubleshooting support.
• Work with architects and tech teams for seamless integration of resources.
• Document architecture, configurations, and processes accurately.
• Stay updated with latest technologies and best practices in platform engineering.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Participate in incident response and disaster recovery planning.
• Collaborate across teams for effective integration of platform resources.
• Communicate technical solutions clearly to senior management.
• Understand and manage change processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead major issue resolutions.

Contributions

• Collaborate with team members and other tech teams.
• Participate in planning, stand-ups, and meetings to update on progress and challenges.

Behaviors

• Project planning and execution skills, including scope management and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to manage large projects, scope effectively, and understand project costs and timelines.
• Effective testing, documentation, and operational review practices.

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of team-used technologies and marketplace trends.
• Ability to understand complex technical concepts and mentor others.
• Engagement with stakeholders to communicate project status and manage expectations.

Design & Architecture

• Confident in creating and challenging complex cloud architectures.
• Ability to scope projects with incomplete information and manage trade-offs.

Coaching and Mentoring

• Identify training needs and help develop team skills.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members and wider teams.

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear, we’re the market leader. We have over 500 stores, plus Next Online, and now serve over 70 countries worldwide!

About The Team

• Employee discounts, bonus schemes, and benefits.
• On-site nursery, health and wellbeing services, and flexible benefits.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. For support due to disability or long-term conditions, contact us via email or phone as detailed.