Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Overview

Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS)
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid – approximately 3 days onsite)
Salary: £70,000 – £95,000
Eligibility: UK-based candidates only

About Cloudscaler

At Cloudscaler, you'll join a consultancy trusted by government, defence, and enterprise organisations to deliver complex AWS solutions with real national impact, from modernising public services to securing critical infrastructure.

As an AWS Advanced Partner with a startup's agility, we foster a high-trust, high-performance culture where self-starters thrive. You'll work closely with senior leadership and cloud experts, gaining the exposure and influence you simply wouldn't find at a larger consultancy.

Expect hands-on experience across the UK's most ambitious cloud programmes, including landing zones, cloud operations and risk mitigation, with the opportunity to accelerate your growth while shaping work that matters.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to design, build, and operate secure cloud platforms supporting complex transformation programmes. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, applying AWS best practices, security-first principles, and modern platform engineering methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS Landing Zones and multi-tenant cloud environments


• Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)


• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines


• Deliver secure and scalable cloud solutions in regulated environments


• Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to enhance reliability and resilience


• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to deliver successful cloud outcomes

Skills and Experience

• Strong hands-on experience delivering enterprise-scale AWS platforms


• Proven experience implementing AWS Landing Zones


• Advanced Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code expertise


• Experience designing and operating secure cloud environments


• Experience working with central government, defence, or highly regulated clients


• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

Discretionary bonus
Discretionary security clearance bonus for those holding certain clearance
Periodic offer of share options schemes
25 days’ annual leave
5 additional days per year towards training, certifications, or charity work
Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
Public holidays opt-out scheme, the option to work on public holidays creating the flexibility to enjoy your time off when it suits you
Certifications and training expensed
Life Assurance
Long Term Disability cover
Employee Assist Programme for employee advice and support (including legal and counselling helpline)
Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Financial and Legal support
24/7 GP access
Pension auto-enrolment and contribution
Employee referral scheme
Client referral scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Travel expenses policy