Senior Cloud Engineer

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Viridien is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead the implementation and operation of secure, scalable cloud platforms across both Viridien and client environments. This role is responsible for translating cloud architectures into production-ready solutions, supporting the deployment of Data Hub’s data transformation and analytics platform across multiple cloud environments. You will work closely with software, data, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable, secure, and repeatable deployments while ensuring operational excellence and adherence to governance requirements.

You will join the Data Hub team, a multidisciplinary group of scientists, engineers, and developers focused on solving complex data transformation and analytics challenges across industries including geothermal, environmental, hydrocarbon, and mineral exploration. The team works in a collaborative environment alongside data engineers, machine learning engineers, and software developers. This role is based in either North Wales or Crawley with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Platform Engineering
  • Implement cloud architectures within Viridien and client environments.
  • Build and automate cloud foundations including networking, identity, governance, and security controls.
  • Deliver and operate Kubernetes-based platforms, primarily using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Infrastructure Automation & Deployment
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or similar tools.
  • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and release controls.
  • Create reusable cloud modules and deployment patterns to improve consistency and scalability.
• Security & Governance
  • Implement security controls including IAM/RBAC, network segmentation, encryption, secrets management, and policy enforcement.
  • Ensure cloud platforms meet security, compliance, and governance requirements.
  • Support vulnerability management and security monitoring practices.
• Operations & Reliability
  • Implement monitoring, alerting, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across cloud, Kubernetes, and database platforms.
  • Develop operational documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work closely with software teams, client stakeholders, and operations teams to deliver cloud solutions.
  • Support technical planning, risk management, and deployment activities.
  • Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Proven experience delivering production cloud environments, particularly within Microsoft Azure.
  • Strong experience implementing and operating Kubernetes platforms.
  • Experience deploying and supporting database platforms using both PaaS and VM-based solutions.
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep.
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, networking, encryption, and secrets management.
  • Experience troubleshooting networking, distributed systems, and cloud platform issues.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical delivery.
• Preferred
  • Experience with AWS and/or OpenStack environments.
  • Experience implementing landing zones and cloud governance frameworks.
  • Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
  • Experience with policy-as-code and cloud security tooling.
  • Experience supporting hybrid or private cloud environments.
  • Experience working within highly regulated or security-sensitive environments.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working available from North Wales or Crawley.
• Opportunity to work across both Viridien and client cloud environments.
• Collaboration with software, data, and machine learning teams on large-scale data and analytics platforms.

Why work with us?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Highly attractive bonus scheme.
• Hybrid model and flexible working with up to 2 days at home.
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program.
• Company pension with generous employer contribution.
• Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health.
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
• Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year.
• Cycle purchase scheme.
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes.
• Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages.
• Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice!
• Relaxed dress code policy.

Learning and Development

At Viridien, we foster a culture of continuous learning and provide tailored training programs through our Learning Hub, designed to enhance technical, commercial, and personal growth.

We Care About The Environment

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond. We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly. We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.