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Cloud Operations Lead Engineer

eFinancialCareers
Bristol, UK
about 2 hours ago
on-site

Skills & Technologies

CKubernetesTerraformLinuxCloudCloud InfrastructureContinuous ImprovementBenefitsTrainingAutomation

Job Description

£40000-50000 GBP

Bonus Scheme, Pension

Onsite WORKING

Location: Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Cloud Operations Lead Engineer

Cheltenham

Up to £50,000 (On-Site)

S/C Clearable

We're looking for a Lead Cloud Operations Engineers to join a secure operations team supporting critical national infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with modern cloud and platform technologies while providing frontline operational support within a mission-critical setting.

What you'll have the opportunity to do as a Cloud Operations Lead Engineer • Lead 24/7 operational shifts, owning live incidents and acting as the senior escalation point for technical and stakeholder issues • Provide hands-on troubleshooting across Linux, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and networking in secure environments • Oversee incident, ticket and runbook management, driving service stability and continuous improvement • Reduce operational toil by identifying process, automation and reliability improvements • Mentor and support engineers on shift, building capability and operational maturity

About the Candidate

The right Cloud Operations Lead Engineer will have: • Significant experience in production cloud or platform operations, with a track record of supporting live, mission-critical services • Proven ability to lead engineers during shifts, owning incidents, prioritising work and acting as the senior escalation point • Strong hands-on skills in Linux systems, Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform), with confidence troubleshooting complex issues • Calm and decisive under pressure, with the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders during incidents

What's in it for you? • Salary from £40,000 to £50,000 + Bonus • 25 Days holiday per annum • Extensive benefits package • Continuous training provided for career progression

To hear more about the Cloud Lead Operations Engineer role contact Daire McIlhatton at

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Private MedicalPension25+ Days HolidayStock OptionsLearning BudgetFlexible Hours
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£45,000 – £60,000 (Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, 2025)

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