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# Graduate Cloud Operations Engineer - Newcastle

- **Company:** 17918
- **Location:** Otterburn, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, GitHub Copilot, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42407315/

## About the Role

operational environment, including responding to incidents and learning from them Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively with colleagues across the globe Experience of using AI, and an interest in continuous development of AI skills as the technology evolves What You Can Expect from the Process Apply online with your CV Complete screening and video interview (You will receive a link to complete a video interview within 1 week of applying) If successful at video interview stage, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre Successful candidates will join us in June or October 2026 Here at Sage, we are committed to inclusivity for all, so if there any adjustments that would help you thrive in the application process or beyond, please reach out to us at ##### Benefits of Working at Sage 25 days holiday + bank holidays from day one Paid time to learn (5 learning days a year) Paid time to give back (5

## Description

and your work will add value from day one. Start your journey with us and help shape the future of business across the UK and beyond. Why join Sage as a graduate? At Sage, we believe your career should start with opportunity, growth, and purpose. As a graduate, you ll benefit from structured training and development programs designed to build your skills and confidence from day one. You ll also have access to Sage Foundation, our global initiative that gives you five paid volunteer days each year to make a positive impact in your community. You ll join exceptional teams where you will have the chance to learn from experts, connect with peers, and grow a global professional network. At Sage, we re committed to helping you shape your future, offering clear career pathways and opportunities to innovate and make a real difference. Please note that this is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days in the office per week. Key Responsibilities What will you be involved in? As a
Graduate Cloud Operations Engineer, you ll join a structured 2-year development programme designed to build versatile cloud professionals who understand our operational ecosystem. Through a combination of hands-on delivery, mentorship, and exposure to different teams and disciplines, you ll develop the skills and breadth of experience needed to launch a career in enterprise cloud operations. You will spend significant time in our Cloud Operations Engineering team and will be involved in: Building hands-on skills deploying, administering, monitoring, and automating infrastructure across AWS and Azure Ensuring service excellence by maintaining the availability, performance, and security of Sage s cloud products used by thousands of customers daily Working with cutting-edge technologies including containerisation, serverless architectures, infrastructure as code, and premium AI tools like GitHub Copilot Developing critical incident management skills as part of our
24/7 operation, participating in on-call rotation with full support and clear escalation paths Driving automation and improve operational efficiency by identifying manual processes and building solutions in a DevOps environment, collaborating closely with Product Delivery and Global Security teams Rotations could include time in the following teams: Governance Gaining insight into how cloud spend is managed, how supplier relationships shape our platform, and how security and compliance considerations influence operational decisions. Architecture Learning how Technical Architects approach cloud service design, architectural reviews, vendor alignment, and tooling standards. Tooling & Automation Seeing how strategic tooling initiatives and automation solutions enhance productivity, and how emerging technologies and AI capabilities are evaluated and adopted. Site Reliability Engineering Understanding how SLOs, error budgets, and data-driven reliability practices are used to build
self-healing, resilient systems. Service Centre Experiencing how incidents are triaged, changes are managed, and visibility is maintained across our product portfolio through our 24 7 monitoring operation. This programme is designed to give you meaningful, hands on experience from day one, with the support and space to learn, ask questions and grow, helping you build the skills, confidence and experience needed for a long term career in Cloud Operations. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for this role, you ll need to have a Computer Science Degree (or equivalent) alongside: Foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts and awareness of AWS and Azure with curiosity to learn more An understanding of the importance of security, reliability and availability in cloud based systems The aptitude and motivation to learn new technologies A, proactive approach to spotting issues early and improving how systems are run and supported Comfort working in an


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