Average Cloud Engineer salary in the UK

This is an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Engineer to join a professional services organisation and contribute to the development and maintenance of cloud infrastructure. The role is based in London and requires a strong technical background to support the organisation's technology initiatives.Client DetailsThe employer is a well-established professional services organisation with a strong presence in the industry. The company is known for its robust technology department and its focus on delivering high-quality services to its clients.DescriptionDesign, implement, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure to support business operations across Azure.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment of cloud solutions.Monitor and optimise cloud systems for performance, scalability, and security.Identify and resolve technical issues within the cloud environment.Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.Document processes, configurations, and best practices for cloud infrastructure.Support ongoing projects with cloud expertise and technical guidance.Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies.ProfileA successful Cloud Engineer should have:Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Strong knowledge of networking, virtualisation, and containerisation technologies.Experience with automation tools and scripting languages.Understanding of security protocols and best practices for cloud environments.A track record of delivering effective cloud solutions in a professional services setting.Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Job OfferCompetitive salary ranging from £63,000 to £77,000 per annum.Permanent role based in London, offering stability and career growth.Opportunities to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies.A supportive and collaborative work environment.Additional benefits to be confirmed upon offer.If you are a Cloud Engineer eager to make an impact in the professional services industry, we encourage you to apply for this London-based role today.

Cloud infrastructure in a regulated software environment has to be secure, resilient and built properly from the start.This is a hands-on Cloud Engineer role working across AWS, Azure and Terraform, supporting customer-critical software used within the energy and utilities sector.Cloud Engineer, AWS and AzureSalary: £65,000 + bonus and benefitsLocation: Within two hours of SouthamptonOffice: Twice per month near SouthamptonYou'll join an established software business that builds process automation products for the energy and utilities market. The work is focused on building, improving and maintaining cloud platforms that need to be reliable, secure and observable.The role will suit someone with strong AWS experience, good Azure knowledge and proven Terraform experience. You do not need to have used every tool in the environment, but you should be comfortable working with production cloud infrastructure and modern deployment practices.What you'll be doingYou'll design, deploy and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure.You'll use Terraform to automate and standardise infrastructure delivery.You'll support the migration and modernisation of traditional infrastructure into cloud services.You'll improve monitoring, observability, security and resilience across cloud platforms.You'll work with engineering, infrastructure and business teams to turn requirements into practical cloud solutions.You'll contribute to CI/CD, automation and operational best practice across the cloud estate.Technical environmentAWS, Azure, Terraform, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Docker, Datadog, Grafana Cloud, OpenTelemetry, CloudWatch, Prometheus and Loki.What we're looking forEssential:Strong AWS cloud engineering experienceGood Azure experienceTerraform experienceExperience supporting production cloud environmentsUnderstanding of secure, resilient and monitored infrastructureExposure to automation, CI/CD or deployment toolingAbility to work with technical teams and wider stakeholdersUseful:Cloud migration experienceAzure DevOps and YAML pipelinesPowerShell, Python or Bash scriptingDocker or containerised environmentsMonitoring and observability toolingExperience in regulated or customer-critical environmentsWhy apply?This is a good opportunity for a Cloud Engineer who wants to work on meaningful cloud infrastructure in a business where reliability, security and quality matter.You'll be working on established software platforms used by real customers in the energy and utilities sector, with a balance of hands-on engineering, automation, cloud improvement and technical problem solving.BenefitsSalary of £65,000 plus bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, healthcare scheme, death in service, Employee Assistance Programme, paid volunteering day, EV car scheme, free onsite gym and career development opportunities.Interested?Apply now or contact Ruby Calver at Spectrum IT Recruitment for an initial conversation.Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

AWS Cloud Infrastructure EngineerHybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth OfficeMy client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services.This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role.Key Responsibilities:Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacksOptimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiencyCollaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflowsMonitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availabilityMaintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processesAbout YouYou are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams.Essential experience and skills:Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructureBroad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructureHigh proficiency in at least two of the following:Docker (AWS ECS)Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDKNagiosWindows Server (IIS)LinuxMicrosoft SQL ServerNetworking (switching, load balancing, firewalls)x86 server hardwareExperience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practicesStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaborativelyExperience managing or contributing to complex technical projectsDesirable experience:Familiarity with CloudflareExposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standardsIf you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to