Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS)

Leatherhead
3 weeks ago
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Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS)
British Citizens only (due to clearance)
Location: Leatherhead or Bristol
Working Pattern: 2 days on-site - Flexible hybrid working pattern with time split between the office, client sites, and working from home.
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to join a leading consultancy firm. This role involves accelerating the design and implementation of innovative cloud solutions for clients in defence, energy, and industry.
Role Overview: As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will manage projects, taking technical ownership of custom software applications and data systems for complex STEM applications. You will work across various industries, ensuring the highest standards of development and protection for critical services and products.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and deployment of complex cloud solutions on AWS.
Develop software applications and data systems from the ground up.
Manage and deliver projects, ensuring technical excellence.
Collaborate with clients to understand and meet their needs.
Implement and maintain containerized applications.
Present complex topics in an understandable way.
Utilize consultancy skills in stakeholder management and business development.Recent Projects:

Horizon scanning applications with graph databases, big datasets, and natural language processing in AWS.
Simulations of distributed autonomous systems architectures using Python, Kafka, and Azure.
Data processing applications for critical infrastructure using ASP.NET, Entity Framework, Postgres, and C#.Requirements:

Significant experience with AWS cloud solutions.
Proficiency in at least one object-oriented language (Python or C#).
Experience with containerization.
Strong interpersonal and consultancy skills.
Ability to present complex topics clearly.Preferred Qualifications:

AWS certifications.
Experience with Azure DevOps or similar.
Agile project management experience.
Database design and management (Relational or NoSQL).Benefits:

Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
25 days holiday + option to buy 5 additional days.
Flexible working arrangements.
Enhanced parental benefits.
Company pension scheme.
Professional development opportunities.
Life assurance and private healthcare.
Performance-linked bonus scheme.
Paid membership fees to professional institutions.
Cycle to work scheme and season rail ticket loan.
Additional optional benefits tailored to your needs.How to Apply: Want to find out more? Click Apply

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