> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1245380-cloud-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1245380-cloud-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Anson McCade - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Cloud Services, Runbook, Scripting, Google Cloud, DevOps Tools - Open-source, System Availability, Kubernetes, Terraform - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2870323497-2 ## About the Role We're interested in candidates with experience in some of the following: * Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, networking and IAM * Infrastructure support within cloud or platform environments * Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tooling * Python, Bash or similar scripting languages * CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling * Kubernetes and containerised workloads * Monitoring and observability platforms * Linux administration * Incident management and root cause analysis ## Description We're hiring GCP CloudOps Engineers to join a growing cloud engineering function supporting large-scale Google Cloud environments used by enterprise customers. This is a hands-on role focused on cloud operations, platform reliability, automation, and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with infrastructure, platform, and development teams to ensure cloud services remain secure, resilient, and scalable. We're open to candidates across multiple levels of seniority, from those with 1-2+ years of cloud experience through to Senior Engineers. What you'll be doing * Managing day-to-day operations across Google Cloud environments * Monitoring cloud platforms and responding to incidents, alerts, and service issues * Troubleshooting infrastructure, networking, and application-related problems * Improving platform reliability through automation and operational enhancements * Developing scripts and tooling to remove manual processes and improve efficiency * Supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes * Working closely with engineering teams to improve platform performance and resilience * Managing IAM, security controls, and cloud governance standards * Producing operational documentation, runbooks, and technical guides * Supporting production systems as part of an on-call rota ## Related Videos - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [JavaScript? No. Java Scripts! - Scripting with Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2094-javascript-no-java-scripts-scripting-with-java) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)