Cloud Engineer

Job Title: Cloud Engineer 
Location: West Midlands - Hybrid 
Job Type: 12 Month FTC
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 Per Year 
 
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About the Role:
 
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to join the dynamic tech team at one of the West Midlands' fastest growing start ups. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services that support our business operations and development initiatives.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions.
• Manage cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines.
• Automate cloud operations using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native applications.
• Ensure compliance with best practices and industry standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and virtualization in cloud environments.
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.