Full job descriptionSenior Cloud Engineer
Abingdon (Hybrid) | £60,000 - £75,000
Are you a Senior Cloud Engineer looking for a role where you can shape cloud strategy, influence architecture decisions, and drive a cloud-first, automation-led approach? This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation where you will act as the technical authority for Azure cloud engineering, working across solution design, delivery, security, and continuous improvement.
The Company
They are a well-established organisation that delivers complex transformation and technology programmes for a diverse portfolio of clients. They invest heavily in modern cloud technologies and place a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and technical excellence. Their collaborative environment encourages knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and professional development. This is a business where technical expertise is valued and where cloud engineering plays a critical role in future growth.
The Role
As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will take ownership of cloud architecture and provide technical leadership across a Microsoft Azure environment.
Responsibilities include:
*Designing secure, scalable, and resilient Azure cloud solutions
*Acting as the Azure subject matter expert for technical projects and stakeholder engagements
*Creating architecture documentation, solution designs, and infrastructure diagrams
*Driving Infrastructure as Code adoption using Bicep and modern cloud engineering practices
*Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
*Automating operational processes using PowerShell and Azure CLI
*Leading complex Azure deployments, troubleshooting activities, and technical escalations
*Supporting Azure Integration Services including Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management
*Enhancing cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks
*Mentoring engineers and promoting best practice across cloud operations and delivery
Your Skills & Experience
You will bring strong commercial experience across:
*Microsoft Azure cloud engineering and architecture
*Azure Administrator certification (AZ-104)
*Azure Solutions Architect certification (AZ-305)
*Azure DevOps, GitHub, and CI/CD implementation
*Infrastructure as Code using Bicep
*PowerShell and Azure CLI automation
*Azure Integration Services
*REST and SOAP API design and integration
*Git and version control best practices
*Cloud security, vulnerability remediation, and governance
*Producing technical and non-technical architecture documentation
*Stakeholder engagement and technical consultancy
Desirable experience includes:
*Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
*Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400)
*Terraform
*Docker and Kubernetes
*Linux environments
*Azure Data Services and analytics platforms
*Agile delivery environments
What They Offer
*Performance-related bonus opportunities
*Pension contribution
*Life assurance and income protection
*Generous annual leave allowance
*Microsoft training and certification support
*Clear progression opportunities within cloud architecture and technical leadership
*Collaborative and highly skilled technology environment
How to Apply
If you are an Azure-focused Senior Cloud Engineer with cloud architecture expertise, apply today to discuss this opportunity in more detail.