Overview
Role: Cloud Engineering Consultant
Company: Colibri Digital
Location: Remote, UK (remote-first role; occasional commuting to London for client meetings or team sessions)
Department: Services
Responsibilities
* Consulting & Solution Design: Collaborate closely with client stakeholders to understand their business objectives and technical requirements, providing expert advice and designing best-practice cloud solutions on AWS or Azure.
* Infrastructure Build & Deployment: Lead the hands-on implementation and deployment of cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles with tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
* Data Platform Enablement: Architect and build the foundational cloud services required to support modern data platforms, including data lakes, data warehouses, and machine learning environments.
* Automation & CI/CD: Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment, testing, and integration of infrastructure and applications.
* Managed Services & Support: Provide ongoing operational support and maintenance for client cloud environments as part of our managed services offering, ensuring reliability, security, and performance.
* Security & Governance: Implement and enforce cloud security best practices, cost management strategies, and governance policies to ensure client environments are secure, compliant, and cost-effective.
* Technical Pre-Sales: Assist the sales team in a technical capacity during pre-sales engagements, including contributing to proposals and presenting technical solutions to prospective clients.
* Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Act as a subject matter expert within the business, mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to internal best practices and knowledge bases.
Qualifications
* Proven commercial experience in a Cloud Engineer, DevOps, or Cloud Consultant role.
* In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with core Amazon Web Services (AWS) services (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, Glue, EKS/ECS).
* Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation.
* Experience with scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
* Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with tools like Jenkins, Github Actions, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
* Knowledge of containerisation technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* A consultative mindset with strong problem-solving and analytical skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* Comfortable working in agile, client-facing environments with autonomy and ownership.
Nice to have:
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) or other relevant AWS certifications
* Experience working in other cloud environments (Azure, GCP)
* Familiarity with building and supporting cloud-native data services (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, Databricks, EMR).
Benefits
* Remote-first working with flexibility around client needs
* Projects with global brands & public sector leaders, working on real-world impact
* Exclusive access to AWS & Databricks certifications, training, and partner tools
* A collaborative culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
* A lead role in shaping delivery standards and future Cloud practices within the firm
* Private health insurance
* Competitive salary, bonus structure, and long-term growth opportunities
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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