Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS)
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid – approximately 3 days onsite)
Salary: £70,000 – £95,000
Eligibility: UK-based candidates only
Security Clearance Requirements
Due to working with a number of government bodies, SC clearance is required for our customer facing teams. You do not need active SC clearance as we will undertake checks upon you joining, but you must be eligible to pass SC clearance. In future, DV clearance may be required, so the ability/willingness to pass DV clearance is advantageous but not essential.
Due to the nature of this project we are only able to accept UK based applicants for this role.
About Cloudscaler
At Cloudscaler, you'll join a consultancy trusted by government, defence, and enterprise organisations to deliver complex AWS solutions with real national impact, from modernising public services to securing critical infrastructure.
As an AWS Advanced Partner with a startup's agility, we foster a high-trust, high-performance culture where self-starters thrive. You'll work closely with senior leadership and cloud experts, gaining the exposure and influence you simply wouldn't find at a larger consultancy.
Expect hands-on experience across the UK's most ambitious cloud programmes, including landing zones, cloud operations and risk mitigation, with the opportunity to accelerate your growth while shaping work that matters.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to design, build, and operate secure cloud platforms supporting complex transformation programmes. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, applying AWS best practices, security-first principles, and modern platform engineering methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement AWS Landing Zones and multi-tenant cloud environments
• Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Deliver secure and scalable cloud solutions in regulated environments
• Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to enhance reliability and resilience
• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to deliver successful cloud outcomes
Skills and Experience
• Strong hands-on experience delivering enterprise-scale AWS platforms
• Proven experience implementing AWS Landing Zones
• Advanced Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code expertise
• Experience designing and operating secure cloud environments
• Experience working with central government, defence, or highly regulated clients
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
* Discretionary security clearance bonus for those holding certain clearance
* Discretionary utilisation bonus
* Periodic offer of share options schemes
* 25 days' annual leave
* 5 additional days per year towards training, certifications, or charity work
* Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
* Public holidays opt-out scheme, the option to work on public holidays creating the flexibility to enjoy your time off when it suits you
* Certifications and training expensed
* Life Assurance
* Long Term Disability cover
* Employee Assist Programme for employee advice and support (including legal and counselling helpline)
* Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Financial and Legal support
* 24/7 GP access
* Pension auto-enrolment and contribution
* Employee referral scheme
* Client referral scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Travel expenses policy
Interview Process
• Screening call with Talent Acquisition
• 30-minute remote interview with engineering team
• 60-minute remote technical interview
• Final 60-minute in-person leadership interview
How to Apply
If you are ready to help deliver secure, scalable AWS solutions that make real impact, we encourage you to apply today or contact us for further information.
Cloudscaler are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, parental status, religion or medical history.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know when you speak to our Talent Acquisition team or contact at the earliest opportunity.