Cloud Platform Engineer

Cloud Platform Engineer, Hybrid/Hull (office based 3 days a week), £55K-£65K
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, and a passion for delivering robust and efficient solutions.
What you’ll do
- Implement cloud infrastructure: Develop and deploy cloud infrastructure solutions that meet the organisations requirements for scalability, security, and performance.
- Cloud platform management: Implement monitor and alerting solutions for the Cloud Platforms to ensure optimal performance, availability, and cost-efficiency.
- Infrastructure automation: Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and configuration-as-Code (CaC) solutions using Bicep and PowerShell. Automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams: Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams and implement cloud-based solutions that align with business requirements.
- Continuous improvement: Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies, trends, and best practices.
- Security and compliance: Implement and enforce cloud security governance guardrails and best practices.
You should apply if you bring
- Significant experience in cloud engineering or related roles.
- Proficiency in Cloud Platforms such as Azure or AWS
- Good understanding of cloud computing concepts, principles, and best practices.
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC) tools and methodologies
- Good understanding of Cloud services such as virtual networks, storage, compute resources, and security features.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols in cloud environments.
- Strong knowledge of DevOps/SRE practices and tools for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment (CI/CD) in a cloud environment.
- Good understanding of security best practices in cloud computing, including IAM, network security, and data protection.
- Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues efficiently.
- Strong scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
You’ll stand out if you bring
- In-depth experience of the Azure Cloud Platform.
- Experience with Bicep for infrastructure provisioning
- Experience with implementing ISO 27001
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry sector.