Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

3 days ago

Warrington Cheshire, United Kingdom The Manchester Metropolitan University Full time

Manchester Metropolitan University is expanding its cloud capability to support the delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient digital services across the institution. As the University increases its reliance on cloud technologies to support business operations and research, we are seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to take a technical lead role in the ongoing development and operational management of our Microsoft Azure and AWS platforms.
As Senior Cloud Platform Engineer, you will:
Take technical ownership of the University's Microsoft cloud platforms, leading on configuration, management, and optimisation.
Work collaboratively with technical teams, project managers, and solution architects to deliver resilient and cost-effective cloud infrastructure aligned with University strategy.
Monitor platform performance, security, and usage, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and automation.
Lead on the implementation of governance, tagging, policy, and access control models to support robust cloud management.
Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services.
Strong hands-on expertise with core cloud services across Microsoft Azure and AWS, including networking, storage, compute, security and identity.
Manchester Metropolitan University is significantly advancing its digital infrastructure, with cloud technology at the heart of this transformation. We offer flexible working and are committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment where you can thrive and make a real impact. Our team is in the office at least once a week (usually Wednesday) with the flexibility to come in on another day as required.

If you're passionate about cloud engineering, platform management, and enabling innovation through modern technology, we'd love to hear from you
To have an informal chat about the role, please contact Dan Robinson at Dan.We are aiming for the assessment process to be held in the w/c 12 January, and will include a test and an interview to be completed on the same day.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

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