At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise AWS cloud environments while automating processes with Terraform.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with a strong focus on collaboration and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing cloud infrastructure and driving automation.
- Qualifications: Expertise in AWS, Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD practices required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Key Responsibilities
- AWS Infrastructure Design — Architect, maintain, and optimise cloud environments using services such as RDS, ECS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, and VPC.
- Terraform Automation — Build, maintain, and improve Terraform modules; enforce IaC best practices; manage multi‑environment deployments.
- Container & Orchestration — Support and enhance Docker‑based workloads and ECS deployments.
- CI/CD Ownership — Contribute to GitLab CI pipelines and deployment workflows.
- Security & Secrets Management — Manage and improve secret storage and access patterns using HashiCorp Vault.
- Scripting & Automation — Develop automation scripts and tooling, ideally in Python.
- Cross‑Team Collaboration — Work closely with developers and product teams to support delivery and improve operational excellence.
Required Skills & Experience
- AWS Expertise with production‑level experience across core services (RDS, ECS, S3, Lambda, IAM, networking).
- Terraform Proficiency including module creation, state management, and complex multi‑environment setups.
- Docker and container lifecycle management.
- Strong understanding of GitLab CI/CD, pipelines, runners, and deployment patterns.
- Experience with HashiCorp Vault for secrets and policy management.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Nice‑to-Have
- Knowledge of monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.).
- Scripting skills, ideally Python, for automation and tooling.
- Exposure to cost optimisation in AWS.
- Familiarity with infrastructure security and compliance frameworks.
What We’re Looking For
- A team player who enjoys collaboration but is equally comfortable taking ownership and driving initiatives solo.
- Someone who is curious, proactive, and pragmatic, with a strong sense of responsibility for uptime, performance, and reliability.
- A person who values clean, maintainable infrastructure and automation over manual work.
Senior Cloud Engineer in Oxford employer: Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd.
As a Senior Cloud Engineer at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and innovative work culture that prioritises collaboration and continuous learning. We offer competitive benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages growth and creativity, all while working in a vibrant location that fosters both personal and professional fulfilment.
Contact Details:
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Cloud Engineer in Oxford
AWS Infrastructure Design
RDS
ECS
S3
Lambda
CloudWatch
VPC
