118 Senior Cloud Engineer jobs in London

Job Title: Lead Cloud Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Role Summary:

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain secure cloud-based applications and solutions on AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, and VPC.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to design scalable and highly available solutions on AWS.
• Implement and manage cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, firewalls, and compliance with regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS.
• Ensure smooth integration of legacy mainframe applications with AWS cloud infrastructure and manage hybrid cloud solutions.
• Oversee the integration of payment systems and ensure secure and compliant handling of payment transactions.
• Design and implement disaster recovery plans, backup strategies, and business continuity for AWS-hosted applications and data.

Qualifications:

Experience Required:

• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering or architecture, with a focus on AWS.
• At least 3+ years of experience leading cloud engineering teams or projects on AWS.
• Experience working with AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, and IAM.
• Strong knowledge of mainframe systems and experience integrating them with AWS.
• Experience with payment systems and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS).

Skills & Expertise:

• Expertise in AWS infrastructure design, automation, and orchestration using tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
• Deep understanding of AWS networking concepts, including VPC, Direct Connect, VPN, Load Balancers, and Route 53.
• Proficient in AWS security practices, including IAM, KMS, security groups, NACLs, and multi-factor authentication.
• Solid experience in containerization and orchestration using AWS services like ECS, EKS, and Docker.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, serverless computing with AWS Lambda, and event-driven architectures.
• Ability to design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant systems using AWS services.
• Expertise in monitoring and troubleshooting AWS environments using CloudWatch, X-Ray, and other AWS tools.

Job Title: Lead Cloud Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Role Summary:

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain secure cloud-based applications and solutions on AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, and VPC.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to design scalable and highly available solutions on AWS.
• Implement and manage cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, firewalls, and compliance with regulatory requirements such as PCI DSS.
• Ensure smooth integration of legacy mainframe applications with AWS cloud infrastructure and manage hybrid cloud solutions.
• Oversee the integration of payment systems and ensure secure and compliant handling of payment transactions.
• Design and implement disaster recovery plans, backup strategies, and business continuity for AWS-hosted applications and data.

Qualifications:

Experience Required:

• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering or architecture, with a focus on AWS.
• At least 3+ years of experience leading cloud engineering teams or projects on AWS.
• Experience working with AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, and IAM.
• Strong knowledge of mainframe systems and experience integrating them with AWS.
• Experience with payment systems and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS).

Skills & Expertise:

• Expertise in AWS infrastructure design, automation, and orchestration using tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
• Deep understanding of AWS networking concepts, including VPC, Direct Connect, VPN, Load Balancers, and Route 53.
• Proficient in AWS security practices, including IAM, KMS, security groups, NACLs, and multi-factor authentication.
• Solid experience in containerization and orchestration using AWS services like ECS, EKS, and Docker.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, serverless computing with AWS Lambda, and event-driven architectures.
• Ability to design and implement highly available, fault-tolerant systems using AWS services.
• Expertise in monitoring and troubleshooting AWS environments using CloudWatch, X-Ray, and other AWS tools.

*** Applicants Must be solely UK National and either already have, or be eligible for HMG HLC clearance ***

CGI is seeking highly skilled and motivated Cloud Engineers to join our Secure Advisory Solutions team, part of the Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that partners directly with clients to unlock the potential of cutting-edge technologies for strategic advantage.

Our focus is on designing, building, and supporting systems that are secure, high-performing, scalable, and reliable. You will work on bespoke and advanced technologies in an environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration.

As a Cloud Engineer, you will take a hands-on approach to delivering sophisticated and secure software solutions. This role involves working closely with clients on-site to ensure the availability and resilience of mission-critical systems. You will have a strong understanding of both application and infrastructure layers and bring creative problem-solving skills to overcome technical challenges.

We are looking for passionate engineers who thrive in a collaborative culture and have a deep commitment to engineering best practices. CGI provides continuous professional development to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Design and implement high-quality technical solutions and system architectures.n• Use Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices to develop, integrate, and support apps and services in cloud and secure on-premises systems.n• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.n• Deliver containerised applications using Kubernetes (OpenShift, EKS, AKS, GKE, etc.)n• Support testing processes including unit, integration, and system testing.n• Troubleshoot complex issues across development and deployment environments.n• Collaborate with software developers, infrastructure engineers, and stakeholders.n• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).n• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration (OpenShift, EKS, AKS, Rancher, etc.).n• Proficient in modern development languages such as Python, Go, Java etc.n• Background in systems engineering and integration.n• Sound understanding of DevOps methodologies and tooling.n• Deep familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (GitLab, Bitbucket, Git).n• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with both engineers and senior stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of software testing practices and automation frameworks.n• Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.n• Experience with Linux environments, package management, and networking.n• Demonstrated use of automation/configuration tools (e.g., Ansible).n• Experience working in Agile teams, including requirements analysis and story refinement.n• Familiarity with SQL (MySQL, Postgres) and NoSQL solutions (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch).n• Exposure to technical bid writing and solution assurance

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.n

This pivotal role sits at the heart of the company’s cloud infrastructure operations, supporting AWS environments and driving best practices in automation and security. You will be empowered to make a real impact on the reliability and resilience of mission-critical systems that underpin trillions of dollars’ worth of daily transactions.nCLOUD ENGINEERnWhat you'll do:nPrioritise production service by responding promptly to all incidents, problems, and requests related to cloud-hosted services to ensure seamless business operations.nMaintain the reliability and security of cloud environments by implementing robust monitoring tools and adhering to industry best practices.nEnhance observability and telemetry within cloud-hosted environments using SRE methodologies to deliver on Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Objectives (SLOs), and Indicators (SLIs).nDocument and regularly review operational risks within the cloud environment, ensuring that identified issues are tracked with clear actions and timelines.nDefine and implement standards and procedures that align with current best practices while driving continual improvement across all cloud services.nEnsure security standards are consistently applied in the cloud environment by delivering timely upgrades and security updates to minimise risk.nMaintain service resilience for all cloud-hosted services through effective backup strategies and disaster recovery processes, including planning and conducting quarterly DR tests.nCollaborate closely with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and engineering teams to ensure optimal management of the cloud environment.nSupport asset management processes throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with end-of-service (EOS) and end-of-life (EOL) requirements.nCommunicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders at all levels to provide regular updates on complex deliveries.nWhat you bring:nDemonstrated experience supporting AWS Cloud Hosted environments within an operational or infrastructure support capacity for at least three years.nProficiency in Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform; familiarity with Ansible is highly desirable.nExperience applying SRE methodologies within support teams along with an understanding of Service Level metrics such as SLAs, SLOs, and SLIs.nStrong grasp of operational risk management processes including practical application of security best practices in production environments.nHands-on experience planning and executing disaster recovery fail-overs for IT systems or services within regulated industries.nSolid understanding of asset management processes including lifecycle management (EOS/EOL) for technology assets.nAbility to use AWS services confidently including networking concepts and security configurations relevant to large-scale deployments.nKnowledge of at least one programming language—preferably Python—to automate tasks or integrate systems efficiently.nFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines tailored for cloud-hosted environments using tools like GIT, Jenkins, Terraform or Ansible.nExcellent communication skills enabling you to explain complex technical issues clearly to both technical colleagues and non-technical stakeholders.nWhat's next:nApply today by clicking on the link below; don’t miss out on joining an organisation where your skills are valued and your growth is supported every step of the way.nRobert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidatesnAbout the jobnContract Type: PermanentnFocus: DevOps & CloudnWorkplace Type: HybridnExperience Level: Mid ManagementnLocation: LondonnContract Type: PermanentnSpecialism: Technology & DigitalnIndustry: Financial ServicesnSalary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum + BonusnWorkplace Type: HybridnExperience Level: Mid ManagementnLocation: LondonnJob Reference: 719KQ0-4F167D3CnDate posted: 9 September 2025nConsultant: Josh Groenewaldnlondon information-technology/devops-cloud -08 financial-services London London GB GBP YEAR Robert Walters

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Overview

Location:

Belfast/ Dublin/ London (ILR or Stamp 4 ONLY).

Salary:

Competitive + Benefits.nAre you passionate about building and supporting large-scale private cloud infrastructure? ViVA Tech Talent are exclusively partnering with this global technology leader looking for a talented Cloud/OpenStack Engineer to join a fast-paced technology team working at the cutting edge of cloud, virtualisation, and containerisation.nYou’ll design, deploy, and manage private cloud environments, working with OpenStack, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and automation tools to deliver secure, scalable, high-performing infrastructure.nKey Responsibilities

Build and support private cloud platforms (OpenStack, OpenShift, virtualisation).nManage containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).nIntegrate and optimise storage solutions across environments.nCollaborate across teams and create clear documentation.nAbout You

3–5 years’ experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, including OpenStack or similar.nStrong knowledge of containerisation and Red Hat OpenShift.nExcellent problem-solving skills and communication abilities.nWhat’s on Offer

Competitive salary with bonus and benefits.nContinuous learning and career development.nOpportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.nGlobal project exposure within a dynamic team.nApply

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Overview

Cloud Engineer - 5 days per week in office. A great opportunity for an experienced Cloud Engineer to be working with an international investment bank based in the City. The primary cloud platform is Azure, with limited support for Oracle Cloud. This is a hands-on, technical role and all candidates must have experience supporting IaaS and PaaS services.nMain purpose of the role

The primary objective is to provide advice, and support and develop the public cloud platforms for the bank.nKey responsibilities

Liaise with application teams and other infrastructure teams.nImplement solutions for applications.nWork with other members of the cloud team to increase the stability, security and cost effectiveness of the platforms.nProvide BAU and Project support to cloud users.nProduce architectural designs based on the business requirements documents for projects.nWork experience

Scripting experience, ideally with PowerShell.nVersion control experience, ideally Git.nPreferred

Experience with Oracle CloudnExperience with AWSnSeniority level

Mid-Senior levelnEmployment type

Full-timenJob function

Information TechnologynIndustries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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Rayo, part of the UBDS group, is seeking an AWS DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and optimise continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and cloud infrastructure across secure and scalable AWS platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting modern DevOps practices, automating deployment processes, and enhancing platform resilience through proactive engineering and infrastructure automation.

This role is well-suited to experienced DevOps professionals who can deliver robust cloud environments, collaborate closely with development teams, and identify ongoing opportunities for operational and performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodePipeline.
• Build and manage Infrastructure-as-Code using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Implement and support configuration management tooling (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Script automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages to enhance deployment and monitoring activities.
• Manage containerised environments using ECS and EKS, ensuring scalability and high availability.
• Develop and maintain monitoring and alerting using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent tools.
• Collaborate with development, security, and platform teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with DevSecOps principles.
• Contribute to the modernisation of legacy platforms by applying cloud-native patterns and practices.
• Promote continuous improvement and advocate for engineering excellence and secure operations.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, ECS, EKS, and networking configurations.
• Expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
• Understanding of monitoring, alerting, and logging best practices in cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of secure DevOps practices and relevant compliance frameworks.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex deployment and infrastructure issues in production environments.

Desirable Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in DevOps roles within AWS-based environments.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or equivalent certification.
• Experience modernising legacy platforms and introducing automation at scale.
• ITIL Foundation certification is advantageous.
• Previous experience in regulated or public sector environments.

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Job Description:

This is a hands-on role, with the majority of your time dedicated to individual contribution.

Autonomy : you will be part of driving the technical vision for Shuttle, balancing current concerns with future opportunities and directions. You will be involved in platform decisions and have a direct and material influence on the company.

Scalability and Performance : Scale the Shuttle platform to hundreds of thousands of users ensuring a high level of operability and observability.

Code Quality : Uphold code best practices, maintainability, and documentation.

Customer Success : play a role in delivering successful outcomes for customers.

Must Haves:

3+ years of industry experience in a software engineering role, writing maintainable application code for scalable services on AWS

Experience as a senior member of a startup/scale-up team.

Ability to communicate and coordinate across both technical and non-technical teams.

Expertise in how to build and operate highly available, scalable, cost-effective and secure systems (5+ yr). We want Shuttle to be dependable and serve as the rock on top of which our customers build their products bearing in mind a cloud platform is the foundation of a technology stack.

Experience in cloud-native architecture as well as a solid understanding of the underlying infrastructural primitives (5+ yr).

Experience diagnosing and root-causing issues with distributed web services

Experience monitoring and maintaining applications in production, applying SRE & CI/CD best practices

Experience with AWS (e.g ECS, Fargate, EC2, RDS, Networking, CloudWatch, S3, Glue, Athena, Lambda) (2+ yr)

Experience with Infrastructure as code (Pulumi, Terraform) and continuous deployment to production using CI/CD best practices

Able to pick up new technologies/skills and has a growth mindset with recent evidence.

Bonus points:

Experience with front-end development (e.g React, Typescript)

Experience using the Rust programming language, either professionally or on hobby projects

Experience building or operating a platform as a service

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