Cloud Engineer in Leeds

Join us in the role of Cloud Engineer within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence’s National Security division.

Location

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain cloud-based solutions for national security customers using AWS.
• Collaborate with autonomous DevOps teams to design, develop, deploy and support applications and services on AWS.
• Advise on technology choices, including microservices, API design and infrastructure as code.
• Participate in full delivery lifecycle, from requirements gathering to post‑deployment support.
• Work closely with end‑users to understand mission‑critical needs and iterate solutions quickly.
• Maintain high security standards, help secure code and infrastructure, and work with security and compliance teams.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive AWS experience (ec2, ecs, eks, s3, lambda, rds, kms, elb, sns, sqs, iam).
• Strong scripting skills (Shell, Bash, Python) and coding experience in at least one Lambda‑compatible language.
• Proficiency in IaC tools such as CloudFormation, CDK and Terraform.
• Version control proficiency (Git, Mercurial, Perforce).
• Agile development experience (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, XP).
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Security clearance required; if not currently cleared, eligibility and willingness to complete clearance is mandatory.

Desired/Preferred Skills

• Associate‑level AWS certification (Solutions Architect, Developer, or DevOps).
• Experience with microservices, container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, ECS).
• Knowledge of monitoring, observability, FinOps and CI/CD tools (Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity, Bitbucket).
• Automated testing frameworks and Linux administration.
• Networking, routing and firewall fundamentals.

How We Will Support You

• Work‑life balance with flexible core hours, part‑time and hybrid working options.
• Annual holiday of 25 days with the option to buy/sell and carry over.
• Competitive benefits: private medical & dental, pension, cycle‑to‑work, taste cards, and more.
• Dedicated career manager and access to the BAE bonus scheme.
• Participation in diversity and support groups covering gender, mental health, and wellbeing.

About Our Team

Our people are collaborative, innovative and dedicated – a mix of generalists and specialists who work across multiple disciplines to deliver cutting‑edge, high‑quality solutions. With over 4,500 experts across 10 countries, we offer diverse career opportunities and a supportive culture that feels small inside a large organisation.

About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence protects nations and businesses worldwide against cyber‑crime, manages risk and transforms operations. We employ over 4,000 people in 18 countries, deliver solutions across the public sector and maintain a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply

Visit our website (https://www.baesystems.com/en/cybersecurity/national-security) or apply through the career portal.