Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer

TL;DR

Lead Cloud DevOps Engineer: Designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP with an accent on Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines. Focus on ensuring reliability, performance, and security of distributed systems while collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams.

Location: Leeds / Hybrid, 2x days per week

Salary: £80,000-£100,000

Company

A modern, technology consultancy.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate provisioning and configuration.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Support the operation of distributed systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate closely with clients and cross-functional teams, providing clarity and technical guidance.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues using structured debugging and problem-solving approaches.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and modern technical stacks.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.
• Experience with CI/CD tooling and automation platforms.
• Practical programming experience in at least one mainstream language (Python, Go, JavaScript).
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, security principles, and distributed systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive healthcare package.
• Hybrid/remote working options to support work-life balance.
• Access to professional development pathways, training, and engineering communities.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies across diverse projects and industries.
• Supportive environment designed to enhance your skills, experience, and long-term career growth.