Cloud Consultant

ABOUT SCALE FACTORY

We are an AI enablement consultancy. Delivering quality-led AI-first foundations, embedding capability and excellence into the foundational fabric of the companies we work with. We give leaders the confidence to move faster, take smarter risks and pursue transformation.

In 2024, Ten10 and The Scale Factory joined forces to create the Scale Factory we know today. By uniting our deep cloud expertise, AI ambitions, and rigorous engineering disciplines, we deliver the robust, scalable foundations needed to turn ambitious transformation into reliable reality.

Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:

• Exciting Projects: Collaborate on challenging, impactful projects with a wide range of industries - from finance to government and beyond.

• Career Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities to help you reach your goals.

• Team Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

• Flexibility: Hybrid working lets you balance work and life.
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Cloud Consultant at Scale Factory, you’ll:

• Deliver high-impact DevOps, Cloud, and Platform Engineering projects for our growing client base.

• Communicate effectively, both internally and externally with colleagues, clients and third parties to drive growth.

• Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with emerging trends and certifications.

• Consistently exceed expectations, solving complex challenges with ingenuity and innovation.
  

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a talented, Cloud Consultant to join our growing team. To be successful, you’ll need a breadth of technical skills and real world experience to back it up. You’ll have strong communication skills and the ability to translate business requirements into appropriate technical solutions. If you’re curious, and collaborative, you'll do well here.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Eligibility for Security Clearance.

• DevOps Mastery: Deep understanding of DevOps principles and how they transform businesses.

• Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with AWS and ability to articulate best practices for building secure, scalable platforms.

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to provide pragmatic solutions.

• Architectural Know-How: Ability to design and implement cloud platforms supporting microservices and containerised workloads.

• CI/CD Pro: Proven experience with tools like GitHub, GitLab, or AWS DevOps Tooling, and expertise in deployment automation/orchestration.

• Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with Virtual Networks, DNS, Gateways, Load Balancers and more.

• Security Savvy: Understanding of IAM, WAF, and KMS. Experience implementing best practices for securing data, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Awareness of compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO27001, PCI-DSS).

• Infrastructure-as-Code: Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK or equivalent tools.

• Scripting & Automation: Skills in Python, Ansible, Bash, Groovy, Powershell, or similar.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Azure or Google Cloud Experience: Ability to compare and contrast cloud offerings, especially in a migration scenario.

• AWS Professional Certification: If you don’t already have one, you’ll be given time to attain this in your first 3 months.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

At Scale Factory, we believe in recognising and rewarding great work. Here’s what you can expect:

• 25 Days of Annual Leave: Plus 1 extra day every year for the first three years, with a holiday buying scheme.

• Pension Plan: Employer-matched contributions up to 5%.

Let’s Build the Future Together

We’re on the lookout for passionate, talented individuals who are ready to make an impact. If this sounds like you, apply today!