Role Overview:
As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our cloud environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact on our technology landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Implement cloud solutions that ensure high availability, scalability, and security.
- Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to streamline CI/CD processes.
- Optimize cloud performance and costs.
- Automate cloud operations using scripting and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools.
- Monitor cloud environments and troubleshoot issues proactively.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role.
- Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Strong knowledge of cloud architecture and services.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.).
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Solid understanding of networking, security, and database management in cloud environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of serverless architectures and microservices.
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Prime London location with easy access to transport links.
- Potential for contract extension based on performance.
If you are a proactive and experienced Cloud Engineer looking for an exciting contract opportunity in London, we would love to hear from you!
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.