Lead Cloud Engineer

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Lead Cloud Engineer to spearhead their cloud infrastructure initiatives. This fully remote position is critical in designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions. You will be instrumental in defining cloud strategy, automating deployments, and ensuring the reliability of our client's cloud-based services. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the latest cloud technologies and make a significant impact within a company that champions a remote-first culture, offering flexibility and autonomy to its engineering talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS , Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment and infrastructure provisioning.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of cloud environments through proactive monitoring and performance tuning.
• Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, fostering best practices and driving technical excellence.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering or cloud engineering .
• Proven expertise in designing and managing complex cloud architectures.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and IaC tools.
• Experience with container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills for a remote role .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for bonuses.
• Full remote working flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK.
• Comprehensive private healthcare and dental insurance.
• Generous pension contributions and life assurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, certifications, and career advancement.