Senior Cloud Engineer AWS/Multiple

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Cloudscaler is hiring Senior Cloud Engineers (AWS) for multiple roles in Central London, hybrid with circa 3 days onsite; salary £70k-£95k. Because the project involves government bodies UK-based applicants only and SC clearance eligibility is required; active clearance is not needed to start, but you must be eligible to pass, and DV clearance may be advantageous later. You’ll build and operate enterprise-scale AWS Landing Zones using Terraform, embed security and SRE practices, and work in highly regulated environments while guiding senior stakeholders through cloud transformations. Tips: tailor your CV to demonstrate Landing Zone delivery, multi-tenant platform management, and security risk mitigation; highlight government/public sector experience and willingness to pursue clearance and certifications; prepare for the four-stage interview.

Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS) - (Multiple)

Location: Central London – Hybrid - circa 3 days onsite in Central London

Salary: £70,000 - £95,000

Defence/SC Clearance Requirements:

Due to working with a number of government bodies, SC clearance is required for our customer facing teams. You do not need active SC clearance as we will undertake checks upon you joining, but you must be eligible to pass SC clearance. In future, DV clearance may be required, so the ability/willingness to pass DV clearance is advantageous but not essential.

Due to the nature of this project we are only able to accept UK based applicants for this role

About us

We are experts in AWS landing zones, cloud risk mitigation and cloud operating models; thought leaders working with public and private sector enterprise organisations to help them unlock the true value of cloud.

Why you should join us

We care about our people and truly believe that high-performing teams are created through openness, collaboration and trust. We ensure that there are opportunities both inside and outside of work to collaborate, share ideas and build connections.

We recognise that everyone brings their own unique skills and experiences, so we regularly collaborate across all teams and functions, to build a truly inclusive culture, including team socials, quarterly company days, and monthly "town halls".

Recognising that everyone brings their own unique skills and experiences, our learning and development opportunities are bespoke to each individual; helping you to advance through our transparent career development pathways and achieve your career goals.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for Senior AWS Engineers with AWS Landing Zone experience who have built, tested packaged, deployed and operated enterprise-scale AWS platforms, along with understanding the challenges of managing a multi-tenant platform and how SRE principles can be applied.

We are also looking for experience of building AWS Landing Zones with a strong understanding of the benefits to our customers of using a centralised platform, along with understanding some of the common challenges.

What you’ll be doing

You will be working closely with our customers’ senior stakeholders, leading them through complex cloud transformations, using your experience and expertise to deliver best-in-class AWS platforms, operating models and security models.

• Working with a wide range of AWS services to build best-in-class solutions for our customers

• Building AWS resources using Terraform

• Building solutions to mitigate some of the key security risks that are present when operating in the cloud

• Operating cloud platforms at scale within highly regulated environments

• Working with continuous integration / continuous delivery pipelines

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus

• Discretionary security clearance bonus for those holding certain clearance

• Discretionary utilisation bonus

• Periodic offer of share options schemes

• 25 days’ annual leave

• 5 additional days per year towards training, certifications, or charity work

• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year

• Public holidays opt-out scheme, the option to work on public holidays creating the flexibility to enjoy your time off when it suits you

• Certifications and training expensed

• Life Assurance

• Long Term Disability cover

• Employee Assist Programme for employee advice and support (including legal and counselling helpline)

• Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Financial and Legal support

• 24/7 GP access

• Pension auto-enrolment and contribution

• Employee referral scheme

• Client referral scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Travel expenses policy

Interview Process

1. Screening call with our Talent Acquisition team

2. 1st Interview - 30 minute remote interview with our hiring team

3. 2nd Interview - 60 minute remote technical interview with members of our engineering team

4. 3rd Interview - 60 minute in person interview with members of our Senior Leadership Team

Cloudscaler are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, parental status, religion or medical history.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know when you speak to our Talent Acquisition team or contact [email protected] at the earliest opportunity.