Cloud Platform Engineer

Description:

Cloud Platform Engineer, Hybrid/Hull (office based 3 days a week), £55K-£65K

Our client is a global provider of Field Service Management software for service companies. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Platform Engineer to join their Cloud Platform Team.

You will support the Cloud Platform Engineer Lead who is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the cloud platforms and services and provide support for the operations and performance of cloud infrastructure. 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 in this role

- Implement cloud infrastructure: Develop and deploy cloud infrastructure solutions that meet the organisation's requirements for scalability, security, and performance. This includes implementing highly available systems, implementing disaster recovery mechanisms, and optimizing resource utilisation. Build, support and extend a cloud platform on which application engineers can craft high quality applications, at speed.

- Cloud platform management: Implement monitor and alerting solutions for the cloud platforms to ensure optimal performance, availability, and cost-efficiency. This involves configuring and fine-tuning cloud services, implementing automation and monitoring tools, and troubleshooting any issues that arise.

- 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 to ensure consistency, reliability, and scalability.

- Collaboration with cross-functional teams: Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams and implement cloud-based solutions that align with business requirements. Provide technical guidance and support to other teams in utilising cloud services effectively.

- Continuous improvement: Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies, trends, and best practices. Evaluate and recommend new tools, services, and methodologies that can enhance the productivity of the organisation's cloud platform capabilities and drive efficiency.

- Security and compliance: Implement and enforce cloud security governance guardrails and best practices, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

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.

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