At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS and Azure.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on innovative cloud solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of cloud technology and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in Infrastructure/Cloud/DevOps with strong AWS and Azure skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are looking for a skilled Infrastructure Engineer with 5+ years of experience to design, build, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure. The candidate will work across Azure and AWS environments, leveraging Terraform, Docker, and cloud-native services to support production-grade applications. This role requires strong experience in provisioning, automating, and managing infrastructure for scalable applications and collaborating closely with development and DevOps teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure
- Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for automated provisioning
- Provision and optimize production environments through the development pipeline ensuring optimization for high availability, performance, cost and security
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments, primarily through GitHub Actions
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure uptime across production systems
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with application requirements
- Implement security best practices, access control, and compliance standards
- Automate scaling, backup, and disaster recovery strategies
- Continuously optimize infrastructure cost, performance, and reliability
Required Skills
- 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure / Cloud / DevOps engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms
- Proficiency in Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
- Experience with Docker containerization and microservices deployment
- Experience in provisioning and managing production-grade scalable applications
- Knowledge of Application Services (App Services, Load Balancers, APIs, etc.)
- Strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles
- Experience with monitoring & logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Experience with IAM, RBAC, and cloud security models (Azure AD, AWS IAM)
- Familiarity with secrets management tools (Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault)
- Understanding of DevSecOps practices and security scanning tools
- Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation
- Strongly preferred experience with Kubernetes / container orchestration
- AWS Solutions Architect
- Terraform Associate
- Experience with multi-cloud environments and cost optimization
AI Infrastructure Engineer employer: Escalent
At Escalent, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. As a Behavioural Science & AI Insights Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI and behavioural science, with access to professional development resources that support your growth. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while contributing to impactful projects that drive meaningful change for our clients.
