Junior Cloud Operations Engineer

Junior Cloud Operations EngineerReadingCorporate - CloudOps /Full time /On-siteapply for this jobAt Objective, we create software that makes a difference. With over 400 people and five development labs spread across Australia, New Zealand, the United State of America and the United Kingdom, Objective is a leading developer of SaaS solutions for the government.We’re on the lookout for a passionate Junior Cloud Operations Engineer to join our innovative team in Reading! This is your chance to dive into the world of cloud infrastructure, with a focus on AWS and Azure platforms, and kickstart your career in cloud operations.In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with senior engineers and industry experts, gaining hands on experience with cutting edge cloud technologies. You’ll be at the forefront of automating deployments, monitoring mission-critical services, tackling incidents head-on, and implementing best practices that minimize downtime and elevate the end-user experience.This position is designed to fuel your hands-on growth, giving you the chance to master cloud architectures, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines, observability tools, and incident management processes - all while working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment we will assign you an onsite mentor to help with your technical learning and growth!A Day In Your Role:Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams (DevOps, Software Engineering, QA) to build and maintain rock-solid cloud systemsGet hands-on with automating deployments, monitoring critical services, and solving real problemsLearn to configure and optimise cloud infrastructure in AWS and AzureBuild automated CI/CD pipelines and contribute to shaping best practicesTake part in on-call rotation (with full training) - gain real incident management experienceSet up observability tools and help detect and resolve issues fastDocument processes and share knowledge with your team, contributing to a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaboration.Your Skills, Experience and More:A passion for learning new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Great communication skills with the ability to clearly convey ideas and listen effectively.Curiosity about cloud technologies and how systems work.Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud services (EC2, S3, Azure VMs, Azure Storage, etc.) is a bonus, but not required.A solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing) and system administration (Linux/Windows).Some scripting or programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks.A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent hands-on experience.If you do not tick every box, do not let that stop you. We value potential, learning agility, coachability and diverse perspectives just as much as experience, and we encourage you to apply.At Objective, we recognise and celebrate our diverse team as pivotal to our strong employee engagement and our high-performing culture, underpinned by Our Values.We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable laws in the regions where we operate.To ensure a positive experience, please inform our Talent Team of any adjustments or accommodations you may require during the recruitment process, so we can support you effectively.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.apply for this job

• A passion for learning new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Great communication skills with the ability to clearly convey ideas and listen effectively.
• Curiosity about cloud technologies and how systems work.
• Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud services (EC2, S3, Azure VMs, Azure Storage, etc.) is a bonus, but not required.
• A solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing) and system administration (Linux/Windows).
• Some scripting or programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent hands-on experience.

At Objective, we create software that makes a difference. With over 400 people and five development labs spread across Australia, New Zealand, the United State of America and the United Kingdom, Objective is a leading developer of SaaS solutions for the government.