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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Information Tech Consultants - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, IP Addressing, Subnetting, Python (Programming Language), Name Server, Prometheus, Shell Script, Virtual Machines, YAML, Data Logging, Scripting, Grafana, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Kubernetes, Grep, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, User Administration, Jenkins - **Published:** May 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/cloud-engineer-bristol/2771618673-2/ ## About the Role 1. Basic Linux Knowledge * Comfortable working in a Linux terminal (CLI) environment. * Able to perform basic file operations (create, copy, move, delete files/folders). * Understand and manage file and directory permissions, ownership, and basic user management. * Use of common Linux utilities like grep, top, df, ps, and chmod. 2. Basic Networking Fundamentals * Understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, and what private/public IPs mean. * Knowledge of DNS (Domain Name System) and how name resolution works. * Familiarity with HTTP/HTTPS protocols, what ports are, and what firewalls do at a high level. 3. Scripting Basics * Ability to read and write basic shell scripts (Bash) to automate repetitive tasks. * Some hands-on experience or learning in Python for simple scripting or tool use. 4. Git Version Control * Comfortable using Git for source code management. * Understand how to clone repositories, commit changes, push and pull code, and create branches. * Familiar with GitHub 5. CI/CD Concepts * Basic understanding of what Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) are. * Awareness of tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps, even if not deeply experienced. * Understand how code goes from development to production in an automated way. 6. Container Awareness * Have heard of Docker and understand the basic purpose of containers (e.g., "run applications in isolated environments"). * Understand the difference between containers and virtual machines at a high level. * Basic idea of what Docker images and containers are. 7. Cloud Computing Fundamentals * Awareness of cloud platforms like AWS and Azure * Understand concepts like virtual machines, storage, and networking in the cloud. * Know why organizations use the cloud (scalability, flexibility, cost-efficiency)., * Willingness to learn new tools and concepts. * Good problem-solving attitude. * Ability to follow documentation and troubleshoot issues. * Comfortable working in a team and asking questions when stuck. ## Description * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Basic idea of tools like Terraform - used to define cloud infrastructure using code. * Monitoring and Logging: Awareness of tools like Prometheus (for monitoring) and Grafana (for dashboards). * Basic YAML knowledge: Since tools like Kubernetes and GitHub Actions use YAML, familiarity helps. ## Related Videos - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Program your infrastructure with CDK and TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/144-program-your-infrastructure-with-cdk-and-typescript) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)