Senior Cloud Engineer

At ALMIS International, one of the UK’s most impactful FinTech’s, we develop industry-leading software solutions used by over 60 banking institutions. As part of our continued growth we are searching for a dynamic and results-driven Senior Cloud Engineer to join the IT & Cloud Team and take up a leading role in developing and supporting the ALMIS One Cloud solution. The role reports to the Head of IT & Cloud. The ideal candidate will be strategically minded, an ambitious self-starter with the ability to build trust through performance and effective communication with cross-departmental subject matter experts.

About the Role

As Senior Cloud Engineer, you will:

· Design, build, and maintain Azure‐based infrastructure that underpins ALMIS’s cloud‐hosted SaaS platform and internal systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost‐effective.

· Contribute to cloud architecture and solution design in collaboration with the Head of IT & Cloud and software development teams.

· Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment, enabling consistent, repeatable, and reliable platform delivery.

· Ensure the SaaS platform is available, recoverable, observable, and supportable, and provide 3rd‐line support for complex cloud and platform issues, including incident resolution and root cause analysis.

· Operate and continuously improve the platform with a focus on reliability, performance, security, and cost optimisation.

· Implement and manage Azure security and networking best practices, including identity, RBAC, monitoring, and vulnerability management, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 and ALMIS policies.

· Maintain production‐grade documentation, technical controls, and evidence to support audits, compliance activities, and operational readiness.

· Work closely with development teams to ensure the cloud platform supports reliable and fast releases and aligns with modern DevOps practices.

· Collaborate with ALMIS’ Managed Service Provider and cloud suppliers to operate and enhance services, supporting the evaluation of new capabilities, licensing, renewals, and supplier performance alongside the Head of IT & Cloud.

· Stay current with relevant cloud technologies, frameworks, and best practices, and share knowledge through informal mentoring and collaboration within the engineering team.

Essential Skills & Experience

· Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

· 3+ years’ experience in a Senior Cloud Engineer or similar role, supporting production cloud platforms on Azure, preferably in a SaaS context.

· Strong hands‐on experience designing, implementing, and operating Microsoft Azure environments.

· Practical experience designing, deploying and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop solutions.

· Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep.

· Good knowledge of Azure networking and security, including Hub‐and‐Spoke architectures, Azure Defender for Cloud, and patch and vulnerability management.

· Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using e.g. Azure DevOps.

· Strong PowerShell scripting capability.

· Ability to manage workload and priorities within Agile and traditional delivery approaches.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, combined with excellent analytical and problem‐solving skills. Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly.

· Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.

Desirable / Bonus Skills

· Experience delivering and supporting end‐user computing platforms on Azure, including Azure Virtual Desktop and the use of tools such as Nerdio to optimise cost, automation, and operational management.

· Hands‐on experience operating or supporting cloud‐hosted SaaS platforms, with a solid understanding of availability, BCDR, scalability, monitoring, security boundaries, and customer impact.

· Practical experience with identity and automation technologies, including Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory

· Automation using PowerShell, Python, or low‐code tools such as Power Automate.

· Relevant Microsoft Azure certification (e.g. AZ‐104 or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience operating Azure environments in production

· Experience designing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft 365 and endpoint management solutions, including M365 workloads (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive), Microsoft Intune, device compliance, conditional access, and security baseline enforcement.

· Familiarity with LLM and AI platforms, such as Azure AI Foundry, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code.