Senior Cloud Engineer
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Summary
The Senior Cloud Engineer will support the build and maintenance of scalable cloud infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform and automation scripting. The role involves monitoring system performance, resolving incidents, and collaborating with architects to deliver secure cloud solutions.
Senior Cloud Engineer | £50,000-£65,000 Oscar Technology has partnered with a leading MSP near Stafford to recruit for a skilled Cloud Engineer to join their team. Job Description As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the build and upkeep of reliable, scalable, and secure cloud platforms that drive business-critical services. Working alongside senior engineers and architects, you'll contribute to delivering high-quality solutions through automation, optimisation, and best …
What they ask for
Required
- 1-3 years of hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates)
- Experience with Linux/Unix or Windows server administration in cloud or virtualised environments
- Basic understanding of networking concepts such as VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls, and VPNs
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
- Exposure to scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks
- Understanding of monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Stackdriver, or similar)
Preferred
- Experience working collaboratively in Agile or DevOps environments
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals)