Senior Cloud Engineer

Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements

• We have significant prior experience in a cloud engineering role, with a strong foundation in successfully building and deploying services in the cloud.
• We have deep knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• We have hands-on experience delivering software using multiple programming languages and a thorough knowledge of modern software engineering best practices.
• We have experience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• We have experience working within multidisciplinary teams where product, design, and technical disciplines collaborate successfully.
• We have experience working in a technology consultancy environment.
• We hold relevant cloud certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, Developer, DevOps Engineer, Security, Advanced Networking, or Azure Developer, Security, DevOps, Network Engineer.
• We have knowledge of cloud vendor partner programs such as AWS APN and Azure Partners.
• We have experience with well-architected frameworks.
• We have knowledge of UK public sector technology guidance and frameworks such as NCSCs Cyber Assessment Framework and the Technology Code of Practice.
• We are familiar with Python, Bash, and JavaScript.
• We have experience with Agile practices such as Scrum, XP, and/or Kanban.
• We have experience using Test Driven Development.

Responsibilities

• We collaborate within cross-functional teams to design cloud architectures that meet client requirements for scalability, performance, and security.
• We deploy and manage cloud resources, containers, and related services using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• We configure and maintain networking, security, and access control in the cloud environment.
• We implement and maintain robust security practices to protect data and resources in the cloud environment.
• We develop and maintain automated processes for provisioning, monitoring, and scaling cloud resources, including CI/CD pipelines to streamline application deployments.
• We monitor cloud infrastructure for performance bottlenecks and proactively optimise resource usage.
• We implement load balancing, caching, and content delivery solutions to ensure high availability and performance.
• We design and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity.
• We create and maintain runbooks, including configuration management and standard operating procedures.
• We provide high-tier support for client applications and infrastructure, including occasional on-call cover.
• We ensure necessary compliance standards are met and certifications are maintained.
• We evaluate and recommend cloud services, tools, and solutions to meet common client scenarios.
• We stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and share knowledge with the team.
• We collaborate with other teams within Made Tech to ensure alignment with cloud best practices.
• We line manage and mentor more junior colleagues to support their development, career goals, and performance.

Technologies

• AWS
• Azure
• Bash
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• GCP
• Support
• JavaScript
• Kanban
• Kubernetes
• Load Balancing
• Network
• Python
• Security
• Slack
• Terraform
• XP
• TDD

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We are Made Tech, and we want to positively impact the future of the country by using technology to improve society for everyone. We help the public sector deliver and continuously improve digital services that are user-centric, data-driven, and freed from legacy technology. Our Cloud & Engineering Practice focuses on cloud technology, collaborative multidisciplinary working, and building highly available, reliable, resilient, and secure services. We are committed to building a happy, inclusive, and diverse workforce, with a culture that supports mental health, communities of practice, neurodiversity, and connection through Slack communities. We offer benefits including 30 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working hours, flexible parental leave, part-time remote working, a flexible benefits platform with a Smart Tech scheme and Cycle to Work scheme, an individual benefits allowance for health care cash plan or pension, optional social and wellbeing events, and paid counselling plus financial and legal advice. Successful candidates must be eligible for SC security clearance, which generally requires 5 years continuous UK residency and 5 years employment history or full-time education.

last updated 30 week of 2026