Cloud Engineer (Multiple Levels)
Location: Leeds, London, or Manchester
Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 + bonus
Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance
Sponsorship: Not available
Overview
We are looking for talented Cloud Engineers to join a growing team delivering secure, high-impact solutions within the UK public sector and national security space.
You will work on modern cloud platforms, building and supporting systems that operate in complex, mission-critical environments. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while developing your skills in a collaborative, engineering-led environment.
Opportunities are available across multiple levels, from mid-level through to senior engineers.
Role Responsibilities
* Design, build, and maintain secure cloud-based solutions (primarily AWS)
* Work within agile DevOps teams across the full delivery lifecycle
* Develop, deploy, and support scalable applications and services
* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions
* Contribute to architecture decisions and technology selection
* Continuously improve systems through automation, monitoring, and optimisation
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong experience with AWS services (e.g. EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM)
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK)
* Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g. Python, Bash)
* Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
* Familiarity with Agile/DevOps environments
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Desirable Experience
* AWS certifications (Associate level or above)
* Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS)
* CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity)
* Microservices and API design
* Monitoring, observability, and cloud cost optimisation (FinOps)
* Knowledge of Linux, networking, and security principles
Working Environment
* Hybrid working model (office, client site, and remote)
* Collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams
* Opportunity to work across a variety of projects and domains
What’s on Offer
* Competitive base salary (£45k–£70k depending on experience)
* Performance-related bonus
* Flexible working arrangements
* Career development and progression opportunities
* Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and large-scale programmes
Eligibility
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be:
* Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)
* Willing to undergo the clearance process