Senior Cloud Engineer

About the job

We are looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to manage and optimise our AWS and Azure client environments. You will work closely with the Solutions Architect to ensure our infrastructure - including networking, DNS, and WAF configuration - runs smoothly, securely, and cost-effectively across multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain multiple AWS and Azure client environments based on client requirements and expectations.
• Work with the Solutions Architect on cloud architecture, infrastructure planning, and cost-effective AWS/Azure solution design.
• Manage AWS services including EC2, ECS, VPC, ALB, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, Lambda and CloudWatch.
• Manage relevant Azure services including Virtual Machines, App Services, Container Apps, networking, storage, and databases.
• Manage DNS, CDN, and Web Application Firewall (WAF) configuration using Cloudflare, including record management, traffic routing, and security rules.
• Perform server maintenance, OS upgrades, and security patching, and troubleshoot Linux, Docker, and ECS workloads.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, logs, and alerts, proactively resolving issues.
• Use Terraform / Infrastructure as Code to provision infrastructure and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Support backup, disaster recovery, security, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation and provide technical support to internal teams and clients. Skills:
• Proven experience as a Cloud/Infrastructure Engineer managing production AWS and Azure environments.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS and Azure core services (EC2/ECS, VPC, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch; Azure VMs, App Services, Container Apps, networking, storage).
• Hands-on experience with Cloudflare (or equivalent) for DNS, CDN, and WAF administration.
• Experience with security best practices (IAM, Security Groups, RBAC), patch management, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Proficiency with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tooling.
• Strong Linux administration skills, Docker/ECS experience, and solid networking fundamentals.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) for automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS code build).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support internal teams and clients directly.

Nice to Have

• Experience with container orchestration Kubernetes.
• AWS or Azure certifications (e.g. Solutions Architect, Administrator Associate).
• Basic knowledge of Azure Active Directory, role-based access control (RBAC), and Azure Networking