Senior Cloud Engineer

Arbour Business Consultancy is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Senior Cloud Engineer to join our cloud advisory and delivery practice in London. In this technical leadership role, you will lead the architecture, deployment, automation, and optimization of enterprise cloud environments across AWS and Microsoft Azure for our consultancy clients.

Working alongside Cloud Architects, DevOps Engineers, Software Developers, and Security Leads, you will drive cloud-native transformations, implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automate CI/CD release pipelines. This position balances hands-on technical engineering with strategic governance, offering opportunities to mentor junior engineers and shape cloud adoption strategies across prominent UK enterprise projects., * Cloud Architecture & Implementation: Design, deploy, and scale highly available, fault-tolerant cloud environments across AWS and Microsoft Azure.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate resource provisioning and infrastructure lifecycle management using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
• CI/CD Pipeline Automation: Build, maintain, and optimize secure deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI/CD.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), ensuring optimal cluster performance, scaling, and operational security.
• Cloud Security & Compliance: Enforce Zero Trust security principles, IAM policies, network security groups, and encryption standards, aligning with UK GDPR and ISO 27001 guidelines.
• FinOps & Performance Optimization: Audit cloud workloads continuously to monitor utilization, optimize cost structures, and implement performance-tuning best practices.
• Mentorship & Governance: Author reusable technical patterns, establish operational documentation, and provide technical guidance to mid-level and junior cloud engineers.

• 5+ years of commercial experience in a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Infrastructure Automation Engineer role.
• Deep technical proficiency in at least one major public cloud platform (AWS or Microsoft Azure).
• Proven track record using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform.
• Strong experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS/AKS).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts in the cloud (VPCs/VNets, Load Balancers, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, DNS, and VPNs).
• Hands-on experience configuring modern CI/CD pipelines for cloud application deployment.

Desirable

• Relevant Professional Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional/Associate), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Experience with FinOps and cloud cost-optimization tools.
• Understanding of multi-cloud architectures and hybrid deployment strategies.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Gym membership
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Canteen
• On-site parking, * Annual performance-based bonus
• Hybrid working model (3 days central London office / 2 days remote)
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 8% company match)
• Private medical and dental cover
• Life assurance (4x base salary)
• £1,500 annual personal learning and professional development budget
• Fully paid professional certifications, examination fees, and conference passes
• Cycle to Work scheme & Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Regular company socials, tech meetups, and team events