Junior Cloud Engineer in Bradford

Overview

A Junior Cloud Engineer helps design, build, maintain, and support cloud-based systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys learning new technologies, troubleshooting technical challenges, and improving cloud performance and reliability. You’ll work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure cloud infrastructure remains scalable, secure, and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying, configuring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Support the monitoring of cloud resources to ensure availability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Help implement security best practices including identity management, access control, encryption, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot cloud-related issues and escalate where needed.
• Contribute to automation workflows using scripting or IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation (SOPs, configurations, architecture diagrams).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments.
• Participate in performance testing, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis.
• Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and failover planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix and/or Windows system administration.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (VPC, subnets, DNS, routing, firewalls).
• Exposure to scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with Git or version control systems.
• Foundational knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with cloud labs (e.g., AWS Academy, Azure Learn, Qwiklabs).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Exposure to monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk).
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Awareness of cloud cost optimization strategies.
• Basic security knowledge (IAM, role-based access, key management).

Success Attributes

• Curious and eager to upskill
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Able to collaborate effectively
• Strong troubleshooting mindset
• Adaptable and open to feedback

Benefits

• Hands-on learning and mentorship opportunities
• Growth potential into mid- and senior-level cloud roles
• Flexible work environment
• Exposure to modern cloud technologies and practices