Average Cloud Engineer salary in the UK

Cloud FinOps Analyst - Azure Enterprise-Scale | Global Collaboration | Strategic FinanceSouthampton or London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite preferred) We're working with a global technology services organisation as they expand their Cloud FinOps capability to support rapid international growth. This is a key role sitting at the intersection of finance, technology, and operations. You'll shape how cloud cost is measured, governed, forecasted, and optimised across the business, supporting large scale Azure cloud investments and initiatives. Why This Role? Lead cloud cost optimisation and financial modelling initiativesWork cross-functionally with DevOps, Product, Finance, R&D, and LegalInfluence decision-making around cloud spend, tools, and commercial benefitsEngage with international teams and work on enterprise-level operations Key Responsibilities Cloud Cost OptimisationCloud GovernanceFinancial Planning & ModellingCloud Operations Support What You'll Need 2-5 years of hands-on Cost Management / FinOps experience with at least 1 year of Azure exposure.Background in finance, business management, or cloud commercial operationsStrong understanding of enterprise cloud platforms (Azure required; AWS beneficial)Proficient in Excel and ideally Power BIKnowledge of cloud services and terminology (e.g. compute, storage, databases)Comfortable analysing spend and engaging across tech and finance teams Ideal Candidate Profile Experienced in enterprise environments with complex global operationsFinancially astute with a solid grasp of cloud commercial principlesAble to liaise confidently with engineers, vendors, finance teams, and senior stakeholdersHighly organised, analytical, and an effective communicatorMotivated by building new processes and tools from the ground up If you're looking to combine your finance and cloud platform knowledge in a strategic, high-impact role, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership and drive change at scale. Apply now or get in touch to find out more. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Japanese Speaking Cloud EngineerRef: YC46622A Japanese IT company is currently recruiting a Japanese Speaking Cloud Engineerto work in their London office.In this role, you will be responsible for managing IT infrastructure projects, ensuring comprehensive design and implementation as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and overseeing project execution while maintaining communication with clients.The ideal candidate should have strong technical experience, cloud proficiency, server support skills, and excellent communication abilities. ??????????????????? ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, Working holiday, Graduate, Student visa (X) NOT eligible: Requiring visa sponsorship, Freelance WORK TYPE: hybrid (1-2 days per week in the office) VISA SUPPORT: No ??????????????????? TYPE: full-time, permanentWORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to FridaySALARY: £45-55k, depending on experienceSTART: ASAPLOCATION: LondonCloud Engineer Main Responsibilities: Undertake and manage infrastructure-related projects, ensuring comprehensive design and implementation as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)Oversee small-scale infrastructure projects from inception to completion, guaranteeing successful deliveryEnsure that all projects adhere to the predefined scope, budget constraints, and scheduled timelinesMaintain open and clear communication with clients regarding project developments and issues throughout the project lifecycleDevelop detailed project plans, proposals, and applications to secure necessary approvals for project initiationGenerate project highlight reports tailored for both management and client review, providing transparency and updates on project statusCoordinate with third-party vendors to facilitate necessary changes and implementations within the project frameworkUphold professional standards and practices as an IT project engineer, adapting to the demands of a dynamic work environmentProvide support and resolution for technical issues that emerge during project execution, ensuring minimal disruptionRecommend and execute design modifications to IT infrastructures, aligning with project requirements and advancementsDocument operational procedures, create manuals, announce updates to users, and manage internal application documentationTravel to branch offices across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to ensure consistent project execution and alignment with corporate standardsPerform any additional ad-hoc tasks as directed by management, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to evolving business needs Cloud Engineer Ideal Candidate: 3 to 5 years of technical experience, showing a track record of increasing responsibilityProficiency in cloud technology, especially AWS and Azure knowledge and skills are essentialExperience in on-premise - cloud migration and designing & implementing cloud native services is essentialKnowledge of Entra ID for identity management solutionsExtensive experience in server support, including design and implementationExperience in a multi-site networked IT environmentStrong background in server and network securityExperience in implementing and supporting Microsoft 365 technologiesExperience with SAN storage solutions and server managementBasic networking experience, including familiarity with SD-WANWindows OS & Server application experienceExperience with Cisco Wireless environmentExperience with Palo Alto Firewall is preferredBusiness level fluency in EnglishUnderstanding of Japanese business culture and language will be preferred ** All applicants for the Cloud Engineer must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.

Role: Cloud Engineer Location: Surrey (Hybrid) Salary: 55,000 - £60,000 this brand new exciting Cloud Engineer role for a Leading UK Charity The role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our cloud-based infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement, maintain, and optimise our Azure environment. Implementing continuous improvements to our guardrails and policies to deliver stable, resilient and secure cloud solutions. Ideal Candidate: Azure & M365 Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure infrastructure (VMs, storage, networking, Entra ID, M365 services).Monitoring & Security: Implement monitoring, logging, and security best practices (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Defender, compliance frameworks).Automation & Scripting: Automate deployments and configurations using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM, or Terraform.Incident Response & Optimisation: Troubleshoot incidents, optimise resource utilisation, and drive cost efficiency.Disaster Recovery & Continuity: Develop and test DR and BC strategies to ensure system resilience.Collaboration: Work with security, DevOps, and IT teams to enhance infrastructure security and performancesRequired Skills & Experience:Proven experience managing Azure and M365 in production environments.Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and networking (VNETs, VPNs, ExpressRoute).Proficiency in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform).Experience with endpoint management & security (Intune, Autopilot, Defender).Familiarity with DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, Git, CI/CD).Azure certifications (Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect) preferred.Knowledge of ITIL service management is a plus. If role sounds of interest, do not hesitate to submit your CV Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.