Senior Cloud Platform Engineer – AWS/GCP

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary engineer for Product Engineering epics and stories.

• Operationalize new repeatable Ensono public cloud services and solutions.

• Establish and refine public cloud technical standards to guarantee repeatability, supportability, scalability, and security.

• Provide insights on the technical stack, including research, assessments, bake-offs, and proof of concepts.

• Evaluate and integrate new AWS and GCP services in alignment with the Product roadmap.

• Lead the implementation of automated infrastructure and systems utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IAC), configuration management, and scripting.

• Offer subject matter expertise and guidance to pre-sales architects regarding our technical standards.

• Serve as the final escalation point and support for the cloud operations team during significant issues.

• Stay proactively informed about public cloud services and associated technologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in supporting highly customer-centric, mission-critical environments (e.g., prominent web or enterprise infrastructure) is essential.

• At least 5 years’ experience in architecting, engineering, or supporting public cloud solutions on AWS or GCP.

• Strong understanding of AWS or GCP best practices, security considerations, and architectural design patterns.

• Experience in implementing and supporting public cloud-based workloads and services.

• Possess multiple current AWS or Google Cloud Certifications (or demonstrate equivalent knowledge).

• Experience in building solutions using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

• Familiarity with configuration management systems (e.g., Ansible).

• Strong knowledge and experience with Linux operating systems (RHCE or equivalent knowledge).

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash.

• Experience using Git for version control.

• Familiarity with the AWS or GCP CLI and scripting against it.

• Experience in working with, designing, deploying, or supporting containerized environments (ECS/EKS/Kubernetes/Docker) is advantageous, but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with Jenkins or other CI/CD pipeline technologies is beneficial.

• Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and quality (e.g., Copilot/Claude/Kiro).

• Solid understanding of TCP/IP.

• A degree in a computing-related field is preferred, or equivalent skills and knowledge.

• Experience in ITIL and Agile environments is a plus.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Capable of sharing knowledge through clear and concise documentation, as well as demos/presentations.

• Able to implement supportable solutions and simplify complex concepts.

• Demonstrate organized and efficient work habits without close supervision.

• Must be self-motivated, a proactive self-starter, and possess a positive work attitude.

• A strong desire for continuous growth, development, and improvement.

• Capable of serving as a role model within the team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive salary

• Prestigious sales and broader team recognition with the Annual Presidents Club

• Company equity incentive plan

• 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 with length of service)

• ½ day leave for your birthday

• Sabbatical options after 5 and 10 years of service

• 5 days of study leave

• 1 day of charity leave to volunteer for a charity of your choice

• Competitive pension plan

• Private healthcare coverage for you and your family

• Enhanced parental leave policies

• Life and income protection insurance

• Payroll giving options to support your favorite charity

• Coaching and mentoring opportunities

• Additional perks such as discounted gym memberships, cycle schemes, Employee Assistance Programs, and more!