Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS) (Multiple)

Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS)

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid approximately 3 days onsite)
Salary:
Eligibility: UK-based candidates only

Security Clearance Requirements
Due to working with a number of government bodies SC clearance is required for our customer facing teams. You do not need active SC clearance as we will undertake checks upon you joining but you must be eligible to pass SC future DV clearance may be required so the ability/willingness to pass DV clearance is advantageous but not essential.

Due to the nature of this project we are only able to accept UK based applicants for this role.

About Cloudscaler
At Cloudscaler youll join a consultancy trusted by government defence and enterprise organisations to deliver complex AWS solutions with real national impact from modernising public services to securing critical infrastructure.

As an AWS Advanced Partner with a startups agility we foster a high-trust high-performance culture where self-starters thrive. Youll work closely with senior leadership and cloud experts gaining the exposure and influence you simply wouldnt find at a larger consultancy.

Expect hands-on experience across the UKs most ambitious cloud programmes including landing zones cloud operations and risk mitigation with the opportunity to accelerate your growth while shaping work that matters.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to design build and operate secure cloud platforms supporting complex transformation programmes. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders applying AWS best practices security-first principles and modern platform engineering methodologies.

Key Responsibilities
Design and implement AWS Landing Zones and multi-tenant cloud environments
Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Deliver secure and scalable cloud solutions in regulated environments
Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to enhance reliability and resilience
Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to deliver successful cloud outcomes

Skills and Experience
Strong hands-on experience delivering enterprise-scale AWS platforms
Proven experience implementing AWS Landing Zones
Advanced Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code expertise
Experience designing and operating secure cloud environments
Experience working with central government defence or highly regulated clients
Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits
Discretionary bonus

• Discretionary security clearance bonus for those holding certain clearance

• Periodic offer of share options schemes

• 25 days annual leave

• 5 additional days per year towards training certifications or charity work

• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year

• Public holidays opt-out scheme the option to work on public holidays creating the flexibility to enjoy your time off when it suits you

• Certifications and training expensed

• Life Assurance

• Long Term Disability cover

• Employee Assist Programme for employee advice and support (including legal and counselling helpline)

• Health Mental Health Wellbeing Financial and Legal support

• 24/7 GP access

• Pension auto-enrolment and contribution

• Employee referral scheme

• Client referral scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Travel expenses policy

Interview Process
Screening call with Talent Acquisition
30-minute remote interview with engineering team
60-minute remote technical interview
Final 60-minute in-person leadership interview

How to Apply
If you are ready to help deliver secure scalable AWS solutions that make real impact we encourage you to apply today or contact us for further information.

Cloudscaler are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender identity sexual orientation race ancestry age marital status disability parental status religion or medical history.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace please let us know when you speak to our Talent Acquisition team or contact at the earliest opportunity.

Required Experience:

Senior IC