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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Engineer (Strong Azure & Kubernetes) - **Company:** Quantum - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology Operations, PostgreSQL, Role-Based Access Control, Redis, Azure Service Bus, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Azure Powershell, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Terraform - **Published:** June 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/39028109/ ## About the Role Essential * Proven hands-on experience as a Cloud Engineer working with Microsoft Azure * Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, ideally AKS, in production environments * Strong experience with Terraform / Infrastructure as Code * Strong understanding of Azure networking, compute, storage and identity * Experience operating production cloud environments with high availability and security requirements * Strong security fundamentals including access control, encryption, logging and auditing * Comfortable working autonomously in a small, fast-moving team with high ownership Desirable * Experience in fintech, trading or other security-sensitive environments * Experience with containerised and event-driven systems * Experience inheriting, hardening or cleaning up existing cloud environments * Familiarity with incident response and DR testing in cloud platforms Working Style * Proactive and self-directed * Detail-oriented and disciplined * Strong communicator who values documentation and clarity * Comfortable operating with limited direction and high trust Team Culture & Ways of Working We are a small, hands-on and collaborative team. We value kindness, low ego, proactive ownership and people who communicate clearly. We look for people who roll up their sleeves, ask for help when needed and help others succeed. ## Description Quantum is building a high-performance trading platform operating in a security-critical environment. We are seeking a hands-on Senior Cloud Engineer to design, build, secure and operate our Microsoft Azure cloud platform. This is a 100% cloud engineering role focused on platform infrastructure, security and production environments. Corporate IT and end-user support are fully outsourced to a specialist MSP. The Senior Cloud Engineer will own the cloud platform, security posture and trading environment, while overseeing and coordinating with external IT providers where required around identity, tenant governance and transition activity. Key Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering * Design, build and operate Azure environments supporting a live trading platform, including: * AKS / Container Apps* PostgreSQL, Redis, Event Hubs, Kafka, Storage Accounts * Define and maintain secure cloud architecture, including networking, segmentation, private endpoints and isolation * Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform and Azure CLI, ensuring consistency, traceability and controlled change * Own cloud environments across development, UAT and production * Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with robust deployment, rollback and smoke-testing strategies * Work closely with backend, data and product teams to ensure scalable, secure and performant platform design Security & Risk Management Security is a core responsibility of this role. * Own the cloud security posture across Azure * Design and maintain identity and access models * Enforce RBAC and least-privilege principles * Manage secrets, certificates and key rotation * Ensure encryption at rest and in transit * Implement logging, monitoring, alerting and security event visibility * Design systems with attack, failure and misuse scenarios in mind * Support cloud-level incident response and post-incident reviews * Help ensure the platform meets expectations for a trading and regulated environment Reliability, DR & Resilience * Design, implement and test disaster recovery and business continuity approaches * Monitor platform health, performance and availability * Identify and remediate single points of failure * Maintain clear and tested recovery documentation Platform Ownership & Documentation * Act as the technical owner of the cloud platform * Proactively identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities * Maintain clear documentation covering architecture, infrastructure, security controls and operational procedures External IT Provider & Tenant Governance * Act as the technical point of contact for external MSPs supporting corporate IT * Oversee and validate MSP execution where it intersects with: * Identity and access* Tenant configuration* Security controls * Support transition activity between providers where required, ensuring: * Quantum retains full tenant ownership* Least-privilege access is enforced* No compromise to cloud or platform security * Ensure MSPs support day-to-day IT operations without owning cloud architecture decisions ## Related Videos - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Architecting the Future: Leveraging AI, Cloud, and Data for Business Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1096-architecting-the-future-leveraging-ai-cloud-and-data-for-business-success) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) ## 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) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)