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WRK digital are thrilled to be partnered with Skipton Building Society supporting the growth of their cloud engineering and architecture functions. As their highly skilled team expands, they are seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development, implementation and optimization of the Society’s Azure Cloud infrastructure.
As a technical leader the Principal Cloud Engineer will remain at the forefront of technological advancements providing technical direction by articulating a clear technical vision with hands on involvement, enabling the organisation to leverage Azure cloud technologies effectively to deliver high-quality services and customer outcomes.
This is a great opportunity to join an expanding team!
As Principal Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for:
* Ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of Azure Cloud based solutions while aligning with the Society’s overall objectives of innovation, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
* Serving as the leading technical expert in Azure Cloud solutions, infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, and security, informing critical design and implementation decisions.
* Defining and enforcing best practices, ensuring that Cloud engineering teams adopt cutting-edge Azure methodologies and adhere to industry standards for security, compliance, and performance.
* Driving the adoption of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to improve operational efficiency, resilience, and service reliability.
* Engaging with IT leadership, Security teams, Engineering and Data teams to shape Cloud strategy ensuring that Cloud investments align with the Society’s digital transformation goals.
* Promoting security best practices, ensuring robust operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and adherence to security frameworks such as Zero Trust, ISO27001, and GDPR.
* Mentoring engineering teams, sharing your technical knowledge and helping other team members develop their knowledge.
As Principal Cloud Engineer, you will have:
* Strong experience in Azure Cloud services such as Azure Networking Services, Azure Integration Services, and Azure Data Services
* Deep proficiency in automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) using PowerShell, Terraform, Bicep, and Azure DevOps pipelines.
* Strong solution architecture skills, capable of designing scalable, high-performance, and resilient Cloud solutions.
* Strong leadership and mentoring abilities having previously led engineering teams.
* Advanced knowledge of Cloud security principles, Zero Trust architecture, and regulatory frameworks.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
* Proven expertise in DevOps & CI/CD, implementing best practices for continuous integration and delivery.
* Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
What They Offer:
* Learning Opportunities: Access to training, workshops, and professional development courses to enhance your skills and knowledge. Dedicated learning and development time.
* Career Progression: Opportunities for advancement within the organization based on performance, skills, and dedication.
* Collaborative Work Environment: Be part of a supportive and collaborative team where your contributions are valued and recognized.
* A generous benefits package including health, lifestyle, monetary and wellbeing perks.
If this sounds of interest, click apply or drop Hannah Walker an email at [emailprotected] to discuss.
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