Senior Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer Abingdon (Hybrid) | £60,000 - £75,000 Are you a Senior Cloud Engineer looking for a role where you can shape cloud strategy, influence architecture decisions, and drive a cloud-first, automation-led approach? This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation where you will act as the technical authority for Azure cloud engineering, working across solution design, delivery, security, and continuous improvement. The Company They are a well-established organisation that delivers complex transformation and technology programmes for a diverse portfolio of clients. They invest heavily in modern cloud technologies and place a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and technical excellence. Their collaborative environment encourages knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and professional development. This is a business where technical expertise is valued and where cloud engineering plays a critical role in future growth. The Role As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will take ownership of cloud architecture and provide technical leadership across a Microsoft Azure environment. Responsibilities include: • Designing secure, scalable, and resilient Azure cloud solutions • Acting as the Azure subject matter expert for technical projects and stakeholder engagements • Creating architecture documentation, solution designs, and infrastructure diagrams • Driving Infrastructure as Code adoption using Bicep and modern cloud engineering practices • Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions • Automating operational processes using PowerShell and Azure CLI • Leading complex Azure deployments, troubleshooting activities, and technical escalations • Supporting Azure Integration Services including Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management • Enhancing cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks • Mentoring engineers and promoting best practice across cloud operations and delivery Your Skills & Experience You will bring strong commercial experience across: • Microsoft Azure cloud engineering and architecture • Azure Administrator certification (AZ-104) • Azure Solutions Architect certification (AZ-305) • Azure DevOps, GitHub, and CI/CD implementation • Infrastructure as Code using Bicep • PowerShell and Azure CLI automation • Azure Integration Services • REST and SOAP API design and integration • Git and version control best practices • Cloud security, vulnerability remediation, and governance • Producing technical and non-technical architecture documentation • Stakeholder engagement and technical consultancy Desirable experience includes: • Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) • Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400) • Terraform • Docker and Kubernetes • Linux environments • Azure Data Services and analytics platforms • Agile delivery environments What They Offer • Performance-related bonus opportunities • Pension contribution • Life assurance and income protection • Generous annual leave allowance • Microsoft training and certification support • Clear progression opportunities within cloud architecture and technical leadership • Collaborative and highly skilled technology environment How to Apply If you are an Azure-focused Senior Cloud Engineer with cloud architecture expertise, apply today to discuss this opportunity in more detail.