At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to enhance cloud infrastructure and drive innovative projects.
- Company: SSE, a leader in energy transition and technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, health perks, and family support.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with excellent growth opportunities and support for all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your tech skills.
- Qualifications: Familiarity with AWS or Azure, scripting skills, and strong analytical abilities.
The predicted salary is between 50100 - 75100 £ per year.
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Reading/Forbury Place, Havant/Penner Road.
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
This role focuses on the core cloud platform and associated infrastructure and will give the right candidate the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure projects across a variety of services and cloud platforms, supporting SSE's strategic themes. As a team player, you will work closely with a team of strategists, architects, and engineers to craft technical solutions that in turn accelerate our business. You will:
- Identify and progress opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement across the team, delivery, and operational practices.
- Collaborate to reduce operational risk within the core cloud platform.
- Partner with Product owners and management to manage and clearly articulate demand planning and delivery against the projected backlog and book of work.
- Provide support and best practice guidance for application teams on adopting our platforms.
You have:
- Understanding of either Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure and Cloud Native Architectures is essential.
- A Cloud Certification in either Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure is desirable, but not essential.
- Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows and/or Linux) is desirable, but not essential.
- Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of operational support procedures.
- Ability to write software scripts in at least one general-purpose programming language (Bash, PowerShell, Python) or develop automation in one configuration tool (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Strong communication skills to be able to collaborate with teams across the organisation to help support SSE's cloud adoption.
About SSE: SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plans see us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day‑to‑day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible benefits to fit your life:
- Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
- Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
- Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
- Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer: SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Cloud Engineer (SRE) in Reading employer: SSE PLC
SSE is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and growth, offering a flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package including discounts on healthcare, gym memberships, and family entitlements. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunities, SSE fosters a collaborative culture where Cloud Engineers can thrive while contributing to critical infrastructure projects that support the energy transition.
