Cloud Engineer

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest GBP20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
This role is within our Networks Distribution IT team supporting our Digital Strategy and Vision to be a progressive network owner, using digital to enhance social and economic value, deliver a leading experience for our customers and to enable the energy system to support net zero carbon emissions.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Havant, Reading, Perth or Glasgow
Salary: GBP33,500-GBP50,300 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available
We are embedding agility in our ways of working, building capability for a digital SSE of the future, and meeting the needs of our customers in a new way.
As a Cloud Engineer, you will provide technical understanding and support to the Cloud DevOps team, who deliver enabling change across the SSE cloud platform.
Key responsibilities for the role will include:
- Working with business stakeholders throughout the whole cloud lifecycle, under direction providing comprehensive support to transform and modernise their application portfolios.
- Partnering with Product Owners and management with direction to manage and clearly article demand planning and delivery against the projected backlog and book of work.
- Identifying and progressing opportunities to drive continuous improvement across engineering, delivery, and operational practices.
To be successful in this role, we would love you to have:
- End to end understanding of cloud systems architecture and design.
- Previous experience of working within Cloud or DevOps Engineering.
- In-Depth knowledge and experience of Microsoft Azure preferred, with potentially AWS as well.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform or Azure Resource Management templates. Experience of solutions prominent in the DevOps toolchain i.e. Jenkins, GitHub, Argo. Exposure to Configuration Management Solutions such as Ansible, Puppet or Chef. Practical use and understanding of scripting languages such as Python or Go. Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Podman or alternate containerization technologies aligned to the CNCF.
- Knowledge of operating system fundamentals including diagnostics, tuning and monitoring of IO, Networks, CPU and Memory.
- Pro-active and resilient nature with the ability to work well under pressure with excellent communication and influencing skills and strong attention to detail.
About our Business
SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Further actions
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact / .
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.