Lead Cloud Engineer

gb Fruition Group

Leeds, UK

5 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Compensation

£80,000.0 - £95,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.totaljobs.com

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Computer Programming Continuous Integration Software Debugging DevOps Distributed Systems Github

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Python (Programming Language) Automation of Marketing Networking Basics Cloud Platform System Software Troubleshooting Containerization Kubernetes Deployment Automation Virtual Agents Terraform Jenkins Golang

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Cloud / DevOps Engineer seeking a full-time role within a modern, technology consultancy. You’ll work on impactful client projects, building scalable, cloud-native infrastructure while expanding your skills across automation, IaC, and modern DevOps practices., * Design, build and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure or GCP.

Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate provisioning and configuration.
Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
Support the operation of distributed systems, ensuring reliability, performance and security.
Contribute coding expertise in languages such as Python, Go or JavaScript.
Collaborate closely with clients and cross-functional teams, providing clarity and technical guidance throughout delivery.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues using structured debugging and problem-solving approaches.
Promote cloud-native best practices and modern DevOps tooling within engineering teams.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and modern technical stacks.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.
Experience with CI/CD tooling and automation platforms.
Practical programming experience in at least one mainstream language (Python, Go, JavaScript).
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, security principles and distributed systems.
Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS).
Nice to have experience with AI assisted coding tools or agentic AI.
Strong leadership skills and mentorship experience
Strong communication, teamwork and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail, able to work effectively in evolving, complex environments.

Benefits & conditions

Competitive salary and comprehensive healthcare package.
Hybrid/remote working options to support work-life balance.
Access to professional development pathways, training, and engineering communities.
Opportunities to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies across diverse projects and industries.
Supportive environment designed to enhance your skills, experience and long-term career growth.