Cloud Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

AWS Kubernetes Terraform CNCF technologies Grafana Cloud infrastructure

FULL DESCRIPTION

Cloud Engineer

London, United Kingdom

Our Technology

Operating in a cloud-first environment, we deploy containerised workloads to AWS through managed Kubernetes and scale on-demand to satisfy burstable workloads. Other managed services we use in AWS include EMR, RDS, MSK and bespoke EC2 solutions. All infrastructure is managed through Terraform, our source code is in GitHub and automation through GH actions.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure to support various business divisions.
  • Collaborate with researchers and other stakeholders to understand their requirements and deliver tailored solutions, with a keen eye on cost efficiency
  • Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of cloud-based systems.
  • Automate deployment, monitoring, and maintenance processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Stay up to date with the latest cloud technologies and best practices

What we are looking for:

  • 5+ years of experience in a similar role, with hands-on experience in AWS and Kubernetes.
  • Strong belief in the ‘Infrastructure as code’ mind-set and a solid understanding of Terraform.
  • Experience with CNCF technologies such as Argo CD, Kyverno and Prometheus.
  • Proficient with Grafana to monitor and alert on critical systems
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

What Would Be Useful:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CNCF certificate(s) or similar
  • Knowledge of the Go Programming and understanding of Kubernetes operators
  • Experience of automation through GitHub Actions or similar

Equal Opportunity Workplace

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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