Cloud Engineer (AWS) | Manchester | Hybrid Working
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Cloud Engineer / AWS Developer to join a growing engineering team delivering innovative cloud-based solutions across complex and highly regulated environments.
They're looking for a technically strong, self-motivated engineer who enjoys solving challenging problems, working with modern cloud technologies, and contributing throughout the full software delivery lifecycle.
The successful candidate will work within an autonomous DevOps team, helping design, develop, deploy, and maintain cloud applications and services that support critical operational requirements. They'll have the opportunity to influence technical decisions, explore new technologies, and take ownership of meaningful engineering projects.
The Role
The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, stakeholders, and end users to understand requirements and deliver scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS).
They'll be part of a collaborative engineering environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of modern DevOps practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deploy, and maintain cloud-based applications and services using AWS.
- Build and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
- Identify appropriate technologies and approaches to solve complex technical and business challenges.
- Develop scripts and application code to automate processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Contribute to the full software delivery lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design through to deployment and maintenance.
- Work collaboratively within Agile and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Implement and maintain version control, automated testing, and continuous integration and delivery practices.
- Support the monitoring, performance, security, and reliability of cloud environments.
- Collaborate with technical colleagues and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
- Continuously explore new tools, technologies, and engineering practices to improve delivery.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS and the ability to solve complex technical challenges.
- Good knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS, KMS, Elastic Load Balancing, SNS, SQS, and IAM.
- Scripting experience using languages such as Python, Bash, or Shell.
- Coding experience in at least one programming language compatible with AWS Lambda.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
- Experience working in Agile environments, including Scrum or Kanban.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- A willingness to learn new technologies and contribute across different areas of the engineering lifecycle.
Experience in some of the following areas would also be beneficial:
- AWS certifications at Associate level or above, such as Solutions Architect, Developer, or DevOps Engineer.
- Microservices architecture and API design.
- Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, or ECS.
- Cloud monitoring, observability, performance optimisation, and FinOps.
- CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity, or Bitbucket Pipelines.
- Automated testing frameworks and continuous testing practices.
- Linux administration, networking, routing, and firewalls.
Candidates don't need to have experience in every desirable area, as opportunities for training and professional development are available.
What's On Offer?
- Flexible working: Flexible core hours, with part-time working options available.
- Hybrid working: A minimum of three days per week in the office.
- Annual leave: 25 days of holiday, with options to buy, sell, and carry over leave.
- Competitive benefits: Including private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle-to-work benefits, and additional lifestyle perks.
- Career development: Dedicated career support, access to technical training, and opportunities to expand cloud engineering expertise.
- Bonus scheme: The opportunity to participate in a company-wide bonus scheme.
- Inclusive culture: Employee networks and support groups focused on diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
- Varied technical challenges: Opportunities to work across different projects, teams, and cloud-based solutions.
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, security clearance is required. Candidates who do not currently hold the necessary clearance must be eligible and willing to undergo the relevant clearance process.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Cloud Engineer or AWS Developer looking for your next challenge please apply with your latest CV