Senior Cloud Engineer

Role: Senior Cloud Engineer

Reports to: Cloud Lead

Salary: £75,000-£90,000

Type: Permanent, hybrid

About QuantSpark

At QuantSpark we believe that every individual deserves access to a better life, enabled by economic prosperity that lifts society up. That's why we empower British businesses and government to harness the power of AI and data analytics, so they can create value for people, not just profits. By working with brave and ambitious organisations who share our vision, we're building a future where everyone can thrive.

QuantSpark transforms organisations through Analytics and AI. We supercharge high-value, complex processes to drive operational efficiency and profitability. As markets face greater disruption, QuantSpark empowers companies in realising their competitive advantage through data, strategic insight, and AI.

We’re actively recruiting for multiple openings and a variety of vacancies across different areas of expertise. If you’re looking to be challenged to solve real business problems with creative flair then let’s connect and explore how your skills can contribute to QuantSpark’s success while furthering your own knowledge base and skillset.

The role

The Snr. Cloud Engineer is a critical role within the organisation, focused on designing, deploying and maintaining cutting-edge cloud infrastructure to support impactful client projects. You’ll be responsible for planning out Cloud Infrastructure tailored to specific needs of each project. You’ll take ownership of the process from the design stage, ensuring that technical solutions are well thought out and aligned with project goals. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on taking ownership of projects, contributing from inception, and driving them forward independently. As a Cloud Engineer, you will work with clients to design, implement, and provide cloud solutions, predominantly in AWS. You will also occasionally apply your cloud knowledge to Azure-based projects. This role requires a strong understanding of infrastructure, the ability to "think on your feet," and a proactive approach to solving problems. You will leverage experience from previous commercial environments while maintaining consistent and reliable coding practices.

Your focus will be on combining software development practices with operations to improve collaboration, efficiency, and automation within the software delivery lifecycle. You will manage configuration management tools and infrastructure automation, working closely with development, product, and consulting teams to ensure smooth integration and delivery of our applications.

Role Responsibilities

Key requirements in this role include:

• Working alongside multidiscipline teams to provide infrastructure and guide adherence to standards and best working practice for client projects
• Input into project planning and inception
• Contributing to development of new standards and tooling to facilitate QoL improvements for QuantSpark employees
• Ad hoc support for current QuantSpark client projects
• Active involvement in championing new ways of working or tooling to the company.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven background in cloud engineering, specifically with the AWS platform
• Strong experience of containerisation and orchestration including Docker, Helm, ECS and Kubernetes
• Strong experience of Infrastructure as Code, specifically Terraform
• Experience with SCM and change management
• Experience with CI/CD platforms and using automated testing and deployment tools
• Strong experience with Bash and Python scripting for automation tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external teams

Optional requirements in this role include:

• Experience with Python at a developer level with an application environment
• Experience with monitoring and alerting either on 3rd party platforms or within AWS
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• £6,000 per annum training & conference budget to help you upskill and elevate your career
• Pension contribution scheme (up to 12% overall)
• Top tier Private Healthcare with Vitality on us
• Numerous, perks, discounts, and rewards with major retailers, gym memberships, technology, and travel partners
• Participate in our Share Options scheme
• Ability to work from abroad for up to one month each year
• 25 days of annual leave (not inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Plenty of socials, dinners, and fun nights out
• A fully stocked supply of breakfast, fruit, and refreshments in the office

Equal Opportunities

QuantSpark is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, or disability.