Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer
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At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] (APFN), cloud technologies play a critical role in modernising our IT landscape. We’re streamlining and consolidating our infrastructure, automating workloads, and enabling next‑generation innovation across the business.
To support this continued transformation, we’re looking for an experienced Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement cloud‑based solutions that enhance security, performance, and operational efficiency.
You will report directly to the Cloud & Infrastructure Manager and play a key role in shaping APFN’s future technology landscape.
What you will be doing:
- Modifying and improving existing systems for optimal performance.
- Design, develop, and deploy on premise & cloud-based systems.
- Develop and maintain cloud solutions in accordance with best practices.
- Ensure efficient functioning of data storage and process functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security.
- Identify, analyse, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
- Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements.
- Interact with IT and Business stakeholders, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on project needs
- Ensure cloud Finops controls are in place and maintained in line with budgets
- Work closely with the Cyber Security team to maintain and improve operational security
About you:
The ideal candidate will be reliable, flexible, versatile, and adaptable, demonstrating resilience and integrity in all aspects of their work. They will be committed, honest, open, and consistently maintain a positive and respectful attitude, taking responsibility and accountability while contributing effectively as a team player. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to actively listen, express ideas and concerns clearly, provide and receive feedback constructively, and collaborate confidently within the team. They will follow leadership direction with commitment, engage positively, show initiative, and take responsibility for their contributions to team culture and overall dynamics. Effective organisational skills are also key, including the ability to meet deadlines, manage tasks efficiently, adapt to shifting priorities, maintain strong time‑management and self‑organisation, and collaborate across departments when needed.
Your Skills:
- Experience developing, implementing, and supporting cloud technologies and applications
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, developers, and subject‑matter experts
- Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure; certification and demonstrable practical experience are desirable
- Hands‑on experience with AWS; certification and proven production experience are desirable
- Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and applications across platforms
Desirable skills:
- PowerShell
- VMware
- Networking
- Linux
- Datadog