Leeds, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/17/2026
Our Cloud Engineering team is seeking a seasoned andpassionate Senior Cloud Engineer with deep hands‑on development andcloud engineering expertise. In this role, you will serve as a key technicalcontributor within a cloud‑focused engineering team, working on one of theGroup’s flagship initiatives—delivering a strategic platform on Google CloudPlatform (GCP) that enables the business to realise next‑generationservices aligned with the Bank’s long‑term vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect,implement, and maintain highly resilient, scalable, and secure Kubernetesenvironments on GCP.
- Engineerand optimise Kubernetes infrastructure to support multitenant workloads,ensuring robust isolation, resource efficiency, and operationalscalability.
- Designand enforce strong security controls, including OPA Gatekeeper policies,fine‑grained RBAC, mTLS enforcement, and secure service meshconfigurations.
- Build,maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines enabling automated testing,seamless deployments, and continuous integration.
- Diagnoseand resolve complex system‑level issues related to performance,scalability, networking, and automation.
- Collaboratewith cross‑functional teams to deliver cloud‑native solutions aligned withengineering best practices and business goals.
Required Skills & Experience
Core areas we require (GKE, Istio, GCP platformengineering, and complex production‑grade Kubernetes operations)
Core Cloud & DevOps Competencies
- Extensiveexperience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) roles across consumer or SaaS environments.
- Strongexpertise in deploying and managing production‑grade Kubernetesclusters and containerised services.
- Hands‑onexperience with Kubernetes (k8s) and Containers in live,high‑availability environments.
- Provenexperience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines for automatedbuild, test, and deployment workflows.
- Proficiencyin programming languages such as Python, Go, and Bash for automation and tooling.
- Demonstratedability to take ownership of engineering initiatives and drive themto successful completion.
- Strongexperience developing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
- Exposureto managing the full product lifecycle of cloud‑native coreservices.
- Hands‑onexperience with GCP infrastructure and services.
- Deepunderstanding of cloud networking concepts such as Hybrid Connectivity, VPN, NAT, IPAM, DNS, and routing.
- Strongknowledge of cloud security including KMS, PKI, encryptionstandards, and least‑privilege access principles.
- Experiencewith Service Mesh technologies such as Istio or Anthos for secure service‑to‑service communication and observability.
- Competencein managing Istio telemetry, sidecar injection, and enforcing mTLS.
- Experiencewith Anthos Config Management, GitOps-driven provisioning,and Backstage GitOps workflows.
- Understandingof shared Kubernetes services such as CoreDNS, cert‑manager, Dynatrace, Cloudability, and Infoblox.
- Familiaritywith OPA Gatekeeper for policy enforcement and tenant isolation.
Security, Observability & Performance
- Strongsecurity mindset with a proven track record of designing secure, resilientcloud-native systems.
- Experienceimplementing observability stacks including Prometheus, Dynatrace,and OpenTelemetry.
- Deepunderstanding of Linux internals, system performance tuning, andtroubleshooting.
- Familiaritywith Aqua Security for container runtime protection.
CI/CD & Automation Tooling
- Hands‑onexperience with Harness CI/CD for secure and automated deploymentworkflows.
Professional Attributes
- Excellentverbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the abilityto explain complex technical concepts clearly.
- Abilityto work effectively in fast‑paced, dynamic environments and adapt quicklyto change.
- Stronganalytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering high‑qualityoutcomes.
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GCP Devops Engineer in Leeds employer: Test Triangle Limited
Test Triangle Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of the United Kingdom. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members are equipped to excel in their roles. Our commitment to regulatory excellence and risk management not only enhances professional skills but also contributes to meaningful outcomes in the financial sector.
