Job Description
Senior Cloud Engineer | £50,000-£65,000
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Oscar Technology has partnered with a leading MSP near Stafford to recruit for a skilled Cloud Engineer to join their team.
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Job Description
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As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the build and upkeep of reliable, scalable, and secure cloud platforms that drive business-critical services. Working alongside senior engineers and architects, you'll contribute to delivering high-quality solutions through automation, optimisation, and best practice adoption.
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Responsibilities Include:
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Assist with deploying and managing cloud infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid environments.
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Contribute to infrastructure builds using IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
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Track system health, security, performance, and spend with appropriate monitoring and alerting solutions.
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Help investigate and resolve incidents affecting cloud platforms and services.
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Work with senior colleagues to create and maintain reusable infrastructure templates and deployment patterns.
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Develop scripts and automation to minimise manual work and speed up delivery processes.
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Maintain accurate documentation for infrastructure, support processes, and runbooks.
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Essential Skills:
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1-3 years of hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
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Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates).
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Experience with Linux/Unix or Windows server administration in cloud or virtualised environments.
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Basic understanding of networking concepts such as VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
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Exposure to scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks.
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Understanding of monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Stackdriver, or similar).
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Experience working collaboratively in Agile or DevOps environments (advantageous).
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Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals) are beneficial but not mandatory.
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Senior Cloud Engineer | £50,000-£65,000
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Senior Cloud Engineer in Birmingham employer: Oscar Technology
Oscar Technology is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of York. With a focus on professional development, employees benefit from competitive salaries, annual bonuses, and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in IT infrastructure.
