Job Title: Cloud Engineer
Location: Malvern
Employment Type: Contract
Salary Range: Up to £600 per day via an approved umbrella company
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cloud Engineer to design, develop, and manage cloud-based infrastructure, applications, and services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering and assurance teams to ensure solutions align with compliance and security requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy AWS cloud infrastructure and services to support system delivery and operations.
- Deliver outputs including:
- Technical presentations and documentation
- Test plans and reports
- User guides and work instructions
- Design and process documents
- Infrastructure/software builds
- System installation and integration
- CI/CD pipelines
- Lead or contribute to documentation and testing activities.
- Promote best practices, mentor colleagues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Actively participate in Agile development processes, including SAFe practices (training provided if needed).
- Support security, safety, and compliance activities, integrating derived requirements into design evolution.
- Contribute to estimation and change control processes.
Essential Skills & Experience
Cloud Expertise:
* Proficiency in AWS and a broad range of cloud services.
Containers & Orchestration:
* Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, and Helm Charts.
Automation & CI/CD:
- Strong scripting skills (e.g., Ansible).
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
- Advanced use of IaC tools and best practices.
- Ability to design and implement complex infrastructure.
Security:
- Knowledge of cloud security best practices.
- Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Troubleshooting:
* Strong debugging and incident response capabilities.
Agile Methodology:
* Experience working in Agile environments.
Documentation:
- Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.
- Version Control:
- Proficiency with Git.
Desirable Skills
* Web hosting, networking, IT security, virtual applications/desktops.
Certifications such as:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator
- Experience mentoring junior team members.
- Familiarity with GitLab.
If this is the role for you please submit your cv at your earliest convenience.
