Cloud Engineer

The Staff Cloud Engineer is responsible for architecting, automating, and optimising Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring it is secure, scalable, and cost-effective.

They lead complex cloud initiatives, solve critical challenges, and drive cloud automation, security, and observability at scale.

This role is ideal for candidates with 8+ years of experience who want to drive technical direction and innovation.

Design, deploy, and optimise Azure compute (Virtual Machines, Functions, Container Apps), storage (Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Azure Files), and databases (Azure SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL, Cosmos DB).

Architect Azure networking solutions (Virtual Network, Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, Azure DNS, Network Security Groups, VPN Gateway, Application Gateway and Azure Load Balancer).

Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for multi-subscription Azure environments using Terraform and Bicep.

Lead CI/CD automation and DevOps tooling with Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.

Implement advanced Azure security and compliance with Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, Key Vault, Web Application Firewall, Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel.

Establish observability and monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Managed Prometheus, Azure Managed Grafana, and logging frameworks.

Drive cost optimisation strategies, ensuring resource efficiency through FinOps best practices.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud performance, reliability, and security issues.

Lead Azure cloud infrastructure design, automation, and security for enterprise-scale deployments.

Architect and implement highly available, scalable, and cost-efficient Azure cloud solutions.

Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation using Terraform, Bicep, and Azure Resource Manager templates.

Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines, cloud observability, and performance monitoring.

Collaborate with Cloud Architects, Security Engineers, and DevOps teams on best practices.

Solve complex cloud challenges related to networking, security, and cost governance.

Lead cloud migrations, modernisation, and platform engineering efforts.

Mentor and coach senior and mid-level cloud engineers to improve skills and technical capabilities.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Highly Recommended).

Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (Preferred).

Terraform Associate Certification (Preferred for IaC expertise).

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate or Azure Network Engineer Associate (Optional, based on focus area).

Continuous learning through Azure hands-on training, labs, and leadership programmes. 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, platform automation, or DevOps roles.

Deep hands-on expertise in Azure cloud services, Infrastructure as Code, and automation frameworks.

Advanced scripting and automation experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Strong background in cloud security, IAM, encryption, and compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS benchmarks).

Proven experience leading cloud transformation, migration, and platform modernisation projects.

Extensive knowledge of Azure cost governance, budgeting, and FinOps strategies.

Experience working in Agile, DevOps, and SRE environments.

Strong mentorship and leadership skills to guide technical teams.