Cloud Engineer

SCC Services Romania; Remote; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to manage cloud platforms across Saudi Arabia. This role requires expertise in Google Cloud Platform and Alibaba Cloud, along with fluency in Arabic and English. Responsibilities include designing cloud infrastructure, ensuring system stability, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should possess strong troubleshooting skills and experience working in multicultural settings. This position is offered as a freelance contract, and the location can be remote from Romania or Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms like Alibaba Cloud.
• Mandatory fluency in Arabic and English.
• Experience in multicultural environments, particularly in Middle East and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure and services.
• Ensure optimal operation of cloud systems throughout all project phases.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
• Monitor cloud environments, including alerts and troubleshooting.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure

Fluency in Arabic and English

Cloud Networking

Troubleshooting

Analytical Skills

Tools

Alibaba Cloud

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to support and manage our client’s cloud platforms across Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on the delivery, operation, and continuous optimization of cloud services, including but not limited to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Alibaba Cloud, within mission‑critical environments.

The successful candidate will ensure the optimal operation of cloud systems throughout the project duration, working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions. Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.

Scope of the Role

• Ensure the continuous availability, stability, and performance of cloud platforms (Google, Alibaba)
• Support cloud environments throughout the full service lifecycle, from deployment to day‑to‑day operations
• Collaborate with engineering, SRE, and operations teams to maintain operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure and services
• Ensure the optimal operation of cloud systems across all project phases
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks
• Configure and manage cloud networking, security, and access controls
• Monitor cloud environments, manage alerts, and support troubleshooting and incident resolution
• Optimize cloud performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Support cloud migrations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with operational, security, and availability standards
• Document cloud architectures, operational procedures, and technical best practices

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, or similar role
• Strong hands‑on experience with at least one of the following cloud platforms:
• Alibaba Cloud
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture, automation, and distributed systems
• Mandatory fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written)
• Experience working in multicultural, geographically distributed environments, including the Middle East and Europe
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Role location: Remote - Romania and / or Saudi Arabia
• Engagement type: Freelance / Contractor

Benefits

About Us

SCC is Europe's largest privately-owned IT business, based out of the new £7m HQ office in Birmingham and we help clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences. We are a business where innovation is greater as we combine unique ideas, people and disciplines. We are a global company that is passionate about IT and where we look to simplify the complex.

We are an equal opportunities employer

SCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and a proactive and inclusive approach to equality and diversity in employment. No applicant or employee will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic which are defined as sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non-membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief.