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# Senior Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Space Executive
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Github, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, RabbitMQ, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, AWS ECS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Terraform
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840575612-senior-cloud-engineer

## About the Role

* 8+ years of hands-on experience with AWS at scale.
 * Deep knowledge of cloud architecture, distributed systems, and platform automation.
 * Proven track record using tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm.
 * Solid understanding of cloud security, governance, and regulatory compliance (e.g. SOC 2).
 * A passion for building systems that are elegant, reliable, and easy to maintain.
 * A proactive, curious mindset and a desire to improve how teams work, not just what they build.
 * AWS certifications are a plus but not essential.
 * Cloud & Infra: AWS ECS, PostgreSQL, Kafka (migrating from RabbitMQ), Terraform
 * CI/CD: GitHub-based tooling
 * Frontend: React, * Own the cloud platform strategy and execution in a greenfield environment.
 * High degree of autonomy with the ability to shape tooling, practices, and architecture.
 * Join a team that values clarity, curiosity, and high-quality engineering.
 * Work with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies in a product-first company.
 * Flexible, remote-first setup with an engineering culture built on trust, pragmatism, and iteration.

## Description

* Lead the evolution of AWS infrastructure into a production-ready, scalable, and secure platform.
 * Build robust automation pipelines and self-service tooling to empower engineering teams.
 * Drive a zero-trust security approach and embed strong compliance principles from the ground up.
 * Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, and tech leadership.


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