Cloud Engineer – AWS, Azure & Server Deployment

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🏢 Hiring.zycto📍 Hermitage of Braid, Edinburgh💼 Full-Time💻 On-site🏭 Information Technology & Services💰 GBP 45,000 - 65,000 per year

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Join Hiring.zycto, a dynamic tech firm where innovation is not just a buzzword, but our daily driving force. We are at the forefront of digital transformation, empowering businesses through cutting-edge cloud solutions and robust infrastructure. For a Cloud Engineer, this means unparalleled opportunities to architect, implement, and optimize scalable systems across AWS and Azure, tackling complex challenges daily. We foster a collaborative environment, valuing expertise and encouraging continuous learning. If you thrive on pushing technological boundaries and want your contributions to shape the future of cloud computing, Hiring.zycto offers the perfect platform to grow your career and make a tangible impact.

Job Description

The Cloud Engineer at Hiring.zycto will be a pivotal force in designing, implementing, and maintaining our robust, cutting-edge cloud infrastructure across both AWS and Azure platforms. This role demands a hands-on expert deeply familiar with full-lifecycle server deployment, infrastructure as code (IaC) principles, and advanced automation techniques to streamline our operations. You will be instrumental in ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud environments, supporting critical business operations and fostering continuous innovation within a fast-paced, agile setting.

You’ll take the lead on initiatives to strategically migrate existing on-premise applications and services to the cloud, optimize current cloud resource utilization, and rigorously implement industry best practices for cost management, performance tuning, and resilience. A significant part of your daily responsibilities will involve developing and deploying serverless applications, managing virtual machines, orchestrating containerized workloads using technologies like Kubernetes and Docker, and configuring intricate network architectures within both the AWS and Azure ecosystems. This isn’t merely about maintenance; it’s about pioneering innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency, enhance security posture, and provide a competitive advantage.

Our ideal candidate possesses a strong, up-to-date understanding of cloud security protocols, data protection strategies, disaster recovery planning, and compliance requirements pertinent to enterprise cloud environments. You will be responsible for implementing robust monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to proactively identify and resolve potential issues, thereby ensuring high availability and minimal downtime across all services. Beyond exceptional technical prowess, we’re looking for a highly collaborative individual who can communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders, mentor junior team members, and actively contribute to a vibrant culture of shared knowledge and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about building resilient, high-performing, and secure cloud infrastructures and eager to shape the future of enterprise technology, we invite you to bring your expertise and vision to our growing team. Your contributions will directly influence our product development cycle, operational excellence, and overall technological trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS and Azure.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure ARM Templates).
  • Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows server environments in cloud platforms.
  • Migrate existing applications and workloads from on-premise environments to AWS and Azure.
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and testing.
  • Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, cost, and security, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
  • Ensure robust security practices, compliance standards, and disaster recovery strategies are in place.
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and cloud resource utilization.
  • Participate in on-call rotation for critical incident response and resolution.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Required Skills

  • 3+ years of professional experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role.
  • Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, EKS, ECS).
  • Proficiency with Azure services (VMs, VNet, Azure AD, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, AKS, App Service).
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM Templates).
  • Expertise in Linux/Windows server administration and troubleshooting.
  • Solid scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, Load Balancing).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or Azure Administrator Associate/Architect Expert.
  • Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform).
  • Knowledge of database administration (SQL, NoSQL).
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch).
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Comprehensive private health and dental insurance.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Professional development budget for courses and certifications.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Modern office environment with excellent amenities.

How to Apply

Eager to contribute your expertise to a forward-thinking team? Please click on the application link below to submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to reviewing your application!

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