Senior Cloud Engineer

MakeCloud is a DevOps and cloud consultancy. We help organisations deploy robust, secure, scalable infrastructure, mainly on AWS or GCP.

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Cloud Engineer to join our growing team. Our Cloud Engineers are responsible for deploying and managing our customers' cloud infrastructure. Typically we spend most of our time writing infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) to deploy cloud infrastructure, deploying containers or configuring secure CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub, GitLab or Jenkins.

We champion personal development and dedicate time for our engineers to keep updated with the latest technologies within the cloud space. You will be encouraged and expected to work towards your AWS or GCP professional certifications. Each engineer is also encouraged to be the "SME" for a particular area, such as monitoring, networking, security, or Kubernetes.

This hybrid role requires two days per week at our offices in Rothamsted Enterprises, Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Home to the longest-running Agricultural research institution in the world and home to several of our clients in the Agritech industry, the campus is a hub of pioneering research and technological innovation.

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

**Please note we are not looking to use agencies at this time.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, SRE or similar.
• Strong experience with AWS or GCP. Certifications are a bonus.
• An understanding of modern web application architectures - serverless, microservices, REST APIs, GraphQL, RDBMS, document databases, message queues, etc.
• Strong experience with Terraform.
• Monitoring, alerting and observability.
• Deep understanding of networking, TCP/IP and related topics such as load-balancing, firewalls, DNS, etc.
• Containers, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitoring and observability.
• Proficient in a high-level language such as NodeJS, Python or Java.
• Understanding of the software build process and experience with automated deployment pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal English.

Excellent Benefits

• Competitive Salary: In addition to the opportunity to be mentored and to develop within a well-respected and growing organisation, we will offer you a generous salary of £55,000 - £75,000, depending on your experience.
• Company Bonus: Generous annual company bonus.
• Pension: Generous contributory company pension.
• Annual leave: Enjoy 25 days of paid holiday throughout the year.
• Professional Development: Access to training programs, workshops, and courses to further your professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a dynamic, inclusive environment fostering teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Hybrid Work Model: This role requires two days in the office a week, but it also offers the option to work three days remotely, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• State-of-the-art Equipment: We provide a brand-new Mac computer and accessories to ensure you have the best tools.
• Centrally Located Offices: They are located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, which, by rail, is just 10 minutes from Luton International Airport and 25 minutes from London St Pancras International. By road, Harpenden is just 7 miles north of the M25 London Orbital Motorway and is close to Junctions 9 and 10 of the M1.
• Free Private Parking is available on-site at Rotherham Enterprises for all MakeCloud employees. The Harpenden offices are also within walking distance of Harpenden Train Station.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy complimentary office refreshments and subsidised lunch at the Rothamsted Restaurant, featuring freshly made sustainable food.