Senior Cloud Operations & Infrastructure Developer

Senior Cloud Operations & Infrastructure Developer

Location: Derry/Londonderry or Cambridge, United Kingdom

Experience: Senior Level

Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Operations & Infrastructure Developer to join our global Cloud Operations & Infrastructure team within the R&D function. The role combines software engineering, cloud operations, automation, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to deliver secure, stable, scalable, and highly reliable cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance cloud platforms, applications, and infrastructure capabilities.
• Automate operational processes and improve platform reliability using code and Infrastructure as Code.
• Manage cloud deployments, monitoring, incident response, and production operations.
• Drive improvements across reliability, security, performance, and cloud cost management.
• Proactively manage infrastructure, certificates, storage, backups, and cloud health.
• Implement and continuously improve SRE practices, automation, and operational processes.
• Ensure new services meet operational readiness, security, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with development teams, architects, and business stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate technical and operational documentation.
• Participate in a shared 24x7 follow-the-sun on-call rotation, primarily supporting UK working hours.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Cloud Operations, DevOps, Software Development, and Cloud Deployment.
• Expertise in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Strong programming skills in C#, Go, or Node.js.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or Node.js.
• Good understanding of Cloud Security, Networking, and Storage.
• Experience with Azure Service Operator (ASO), Helm, and GitOps.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and modern cloud engineering practices.

Key Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong analytical and technical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work across diverse technologies and technology stacks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.