Cloud Automation Engineer

In Cork; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking software company in the UK is seeking a Permanent DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. This role involves assessing and improving infrastructure setups while leading large-scale cloud projects. Candidates should have extensive experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure, along with expertise in tools like Kubernetes and Terraform. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a collaborative work culture that values technical expertise and ownership.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Site Reliability roles.
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes, Karpenter, Prometheus, and Terraform.
• Excellent communication skills to present proposals to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assess current infrastructure setup and propose improvements.
• Design and implement robust, scalable solutions for high-value infrastructure projects.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and monitoring systems.

Skills

DevOps

Cloud Infrastructure

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Terraform

Education

2.1 or 1st class degree

Tools

Karpenter

Cilium

Ansible

Job description

Permanent DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – London/Cambridge

Position: Permanent

Location: Hybrid – London or Cambridge office 3 days a week (occasional travel between offices may be required)

Salary: Negotiable annual salary + excellent benefits

Company: RedTech Recruitment Ltd (representing a forward-thinking software company at the cutting edge of AI-driven solutions)

Responsibilities

• Assess current infrastructure setup, identify weaknesses, and propose improvements
• Work on large‑scale, high‑value infrastructure projects – designing and implementing robust, scalable solutions
• Collaborate with senior management to ensure infrastructure aligns with business goals
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and monitoring systems
• Drive best practices across infrastructure and cloud operations
• Provide technical expertise to ensure system reliability, security, and scalability

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Site Reliability roles
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes, Karpenter, Prometheus, and Terraform
• Excellent academic background (e.g., 2.1 or 1st class degree, AAB+ at A Level, etc.)
• Proven track record of delivering end‑to‑end infrastructure projects from design to implementation
• Excellent communication skills – ability to present proposals and solutions to senior leadership
• Self‑starter who thrives in an individual contributor position
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies

Desirable Experience

• Cilium or similar service mesh
• Flux (or Argo as an alternative)
• Ansible

What the role offers

• The chance to lead impactful infrastructure projects with real autonomy
• Work in a fast‑scaling AI software company at the forefront of technology innovation
• Competitive salary package plus excellent benefits
• Hybrid working with a choice of London or Cambridge base
• A culture that values technical expertise, ownership, and collaboration

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Applications: If you have top academics and would like to apply, please include your degree classification/GPA or equivalent on your resume. Please send an up‑to‑date resume via the relevant link.