Cloud Engineer

A fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Cloud or Azure Engineer at a time of major investment and transformation across the IT functions. We’re looking for an experienced cloud engineer to work with our engineering team to develop, implement, optimize,and maintain cloud-based solutions. You’ll be responsible for deploying and debugging cloud stacks, educating teams on new cloud initiatives, and ensuring the security of the cloud infrastructure.

**About us**:
You may not have heard of South Staffordshire PLC but we’re the group behind South Staffs and Cambridge Water, Office Watercoolers, Hydrosave, Onsite and SSI; all businesses that face into the Water and Utilities market. With around 3000 employees acrossthe UK and abroad, you're not just doing a job; you're building a career.

**About the role**:
You’ll be able to identify the most optimal cloud-based solutions for our business and maintain cloud infrastructures in accordance with best practices and company security policies. A top-notch cloud engineer should have excellent troubleshooting skills,stay current with industry trends, and should be a team player.
- Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions.
- Modifying and improving existing systems.
- Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives.
- Designing, developing, and deploying modular cloud-based systems.
- Developing and maintaining cloud solutions in accordance with best practices.
- Ensuring efficient functioning of data storage and processing functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security.
- Regularly reviewing existing systems and making recommendations for improvements.
- Interacting with clients, providing cloud support, and making recommendations based on client needs.

**What you’ll need**:

- Degree in computer science or a similar field or relevant experience.
- Extensive experience in the field of cloud computing.
- Experience with CI/CD systems.
- Experience with SysOps.
- Azure certifications preferred.
- Troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Client management skills.

**What you’ll get in return**:

- A leadership structure designed to support your personal growth and development within the business.
- Salary £40-50k DOE
- Bonus to 10%
- Private Medical Cover
- Matched Pensions Scheme
- On-site Gym
- On-site childcare
- Retail discounts

**Location**: Green Lane, Walsall Ws2 7PD
**Contract Type**: Permanent
**Hours**: Full time
**Salary**: £40-50k DOE

You may also have experience in the following: Cloud Operations Analyst, IT Security Analyst, Cloud Operations Engineer, IT Security Engineer, Cloud Operations, Infrastructure Monitoring, 1st Line Support, 2nd Line Support, Network Analyst, Network Engineer,etc.

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