Skipton Building Society

As a Cloud Engineer, you'll help shape, deliver and continuously improve the Azure services that support our members, colleagues and business teams every day. This is a hands-on role where your engineering skills will directly contribute to secure, reliable and scalable cloud platforms. You'll work with modern cloud delivery practices, including Infrastructure-as-Code, automation and CI/CD, to make change more repeatable, controlled and sustainable. You'll also play an important part in keeping live services healthy through monitoring, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. We're also adopting AI responsibly as part of our engineering toolkit, so this is a great opportunity for someone who's curious about using tools such as Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot or similar technologies to improve efficiency, documentation and problem solving, while working within clear governance and security standards. At Skipton, we're founded on fairness. We exist to do right by our members - and we believe that starts with doing right by our people. So whoever you are and whatever you bring, there's a place for you here and a genuine plan for where you go next. What You'll Do Every day at Skipton is innovation day. Join our Technology team and you'll discover that we're constantly focused on real challenges as we build the tools that get things done for our members - quicker than you imagine. Within our Technology team, you'll help design, build and operate Azure-based services that are secure, resilient and easy to support. You'll work closely with colleagues across engineering, service and delivery teams to improve cloud platform reliability, automate routine activity and support better outcomes for our members. Design, deliver and automate Azure-based solutions in line with platform standards, security requirements and service reliability expectations. Deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code, particularly Terraform, reusable modules, source control and CI/CD pipelines. Monitor service health, respond to alerts, troubleshoot incidents and contribute to root cause analysis and ongoing service improvement. Improve observability across Azure services through effective logging, monitoring, alerting and operational dashboards. Support the migration of existing systems to Azure and the deployment of new cloud-based services using repeatable, well-documented approaches. Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks, reduce manual effort and improve the reliability, security, scalability and cost efficiency of cloud platform operations. Use AI-assisted engineering tools responsibly to support scripting, troubleshooting, documentation and knowledge discovery, validating outputs against organisational standards. We work in a hybrid way, balancing flexibility with collaboration. For this role, you'll typically spend three days a week in our Skipton office, with the remaining two days working from home. What You'll Need Hands on experience supporting or delivering services in Microsoft Azure across IaaS, PaaS or SaaS capabilities. Practical experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, ideally Terraform, including creating, updating or maintaining Azure infrastructure definitions. Awareness of CI/CD practices and experience working with source control, pull requests, code reviews or automated deployment pipelines. Good understanding of service availability, monitoring, alerting, incident response and operational support in a cloud environment. Ability to troubleshoot Azure platform issues, investigate root causes and deliver practical, sustainable fixes. We welcome graduates and aspiring cloud engineers, with some practical Azure experience advantageous. Understanding of cloud networking and security concepts, such as virtual networks, DNS, routing, firewalls, identity management, encryption, policy enforcement and least privilege access. A collaborative, growth minded approach, with clear communication skills and curiosity about using AI assisted engineering tools responsibly and securely. What's In It For You Your work matters. And the way we reward you matters, too. At Skipton, we offer pay and benefits that really do make life better, together with a genuine thank you for making a difference. Annual discretionary bonus scheme 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a max of 30 days Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum) Colleague Mortgages and access to Skipton products and services at discounted rates Flexible working to help balance your commitments Private medical insurance, health and wellbeing app, volunteering opportunities, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym memberships Lifestyle perks such as a Home and Tech voucher, which can be used at Currys, and IKEA We're here to make life better for our members. About Skipton. Our story began in 1853 in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Today, you'll find us across England and Scotland, from Aberdeen to Plymouth. We help over a million members put down roots, save for what matters, and feel good about their money. As a mutual, they own us, so everything we do is for them. You'll feel that same fairness and purpose in how all 2,500 of our colleagues work together, too It all means that life at Skipton is more exciting than you imagine. What it's like to work here Life at Skipton We talk and we listen to each other. And we make decisions as a team. That way, you get all the support you need to do work that works for everyone. For most of our roles there's the option of blended working, which means we mix working from home and meeting in person. The right balance depends on your role, and what works best for you, your manager, and your team. We also value what everyone brings to Skipton. And we create a fair place where you can be yourself. Our colleague networks play a big role in this. They connect people with similar life experiences and make our workplace warm, friendly, inclusive and welcoming. It's not just our members who are important to us. You are, too. Lots of organisations talk about wellbeing, but they don't always back it up. As a mutual, we put people first. And that includes the people who work here. So, when we say we care about your wellbeing, we mean it. Wellbeing isn't just one thing. It's about feeling good, having energy, and being able to be yourself and perform at your best. That's why we offer help for your mental and physical health across five key areas. What's more, it's help that you can actually use too - not just read about.

Skipton Building Society is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, build and operate Azure-based services that are secure, reliable and scalable. You'll work with Infrastructure-as-Code, automation and CI/CD to make changes repeatable and governed, while supporting healthier live services. You'll be part of a hybrid team, spending three days in Skipton and two days working from home, with opportunities to explore AI-assisted tooling in a governed environment.

Skipton Building Society is seeking T-shaped architects to modernise platforms and create cohesive solutions across domains. You'll influence architecture at scale, collaborating with product teams to deliver practical, durable designs that balance short-term delivery with long-term sustainability. You'll work in a hybrid model, spending three days in Skipton and two days remote, contributing to a strategy that improves outcomes for members and the technology landscape.

Hours:StandardClosing Date:Thu, 23 Jul 2026We're looking for T-shaped architects, people with strong core solution architecture capability, complemented by broad knowledge across multiple domains (e.g. applications, data, integration, infrastructure, or security).You don't need to have done everything. What matters most is how you think, collaborate, and approach problems.This isn't a role focused on isolated systems or incremental change. You'll play a key part in modernising our platforms, simplifying our technology landscape, and enabling better outcomes for our members through well-designed, cohesive solutions.You'll work at the intersection of business strategy, architecture, and engineering, influencing how we design and deliver technology across a broad and evolving portfolio.At Skipton, we're founded on fairness. We exist to do right by our members - and we believe that starts with doing right by our people. So whoever you are and whatever you bring, there's a place for you here and a genuine plan for where you go next.What You'll DoEvery day at Skipton is innovation day. Join our Technology team and you'll discover that we're constantly focused on real challenges as we build the tools that get things done for our members - quicker than you imagine.You'll play a key role in turning strategic ambitions into practical, deliverable solutions, influencing transformational change, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams, and embedding architecture into delivery to create meaningful, lasting impact.Design end-to-end technology solutions aligned to enterprise architecture, strategy, and target-state capabilitiesPartner with product owners, delivery leads, and engineering teams to turn complex requirements into clear, actionable designsGuide and influence technical decisions, balancing short-term delivery with long-term sustainabilityProvide architectural governance and assurance across the delivery lifecycleIdentify risks, trade-offs, and opportunities to improve simplicity, reuse, and coherenceChampion modern architecture approaches, including API-led integration, cloud-native design, and reusable platformsWe work in a hybrid way, balancing flexibility with collaboration. For this role, you'll typically spend three days a week in our Skipton office, with the remaining two days working from home.What You'll NeedWe're looking for T-shaped architects-people with strong core solution architecture capability, complemented by broad knowledge across multiple domains (e.g. applications, data, integration, infrastructure, or security).You don't need to have done everything. What matters most is how you think, collaborate, and approach problems.Ability to design scalable, end-to-end solutions within complex technology environments.Strong collaboration and communication skills, with confidence working across business and technical teams.Pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with the ability to balance immediate needs and long-term outcomes.Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions in agile environments.Broad technical knowledge across areas such as software engineering, systems design, cloud platforms, APIs, microservices, and modern architecture patternsWhat's In It For YouYour work matters.And the way we reward you matters, too.At Skipton, we offer pay and benefits that really do make life better, together with a genuine thank you for making a difference.Annual discretionary bonus scheme25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a max of 30 daysMatching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)Colleague Mortgages and access to Skipton products and services at discounted ratesFlexible working to help balance your commitmentsPrivate medical insurance, health and wellbeing app, volunteering opportunities, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym membershipsLifestyle perks such as a Home and Tech voucher, which can be used at John Lewis, Currys, and IKEAWe're here to make life better for our members.About Skipton.Our story began in 1853 in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Today, you'll find us across England and Scotland, from Aberdeen to Plymouth.We help over a million members put down roots, save for what matters, and feel good about their money. As a mutual, they own us, so everything we do is for them.You'll feel that same fairness and purpose in how all 2,500 of our colleagues work together, too.It all means that life at Skipton is more exciting than you imagine.What it's like to work hereLife at SkiptonWe talk and we listen to each other. And we make decisions as a team. That way, you get all the support you need to do work that works for everyone.For most of our roles there's the option of blended working, which means we mix working from home and meeting in person. The right balance depends on your role, and what works best for you, your manager, and your team.We also value what everyone brings to Skipton. And we create a fair place where you can be yourself. Our colleague networks play a big role in this. They connect people with similar life experiences and make our workplace warm, friendly, inclusive and welcoming.It's not just our members who are important to us.You are, too.Lots of organisations talk about wellbeing, but they don't always back it up. As a mutual, we put people first. And that includes the people who work here. So, when we say we care about your wellbeing, we mean it.Wellbeing isn't just one thing. It's about feeling good, having energy, and being able to be yourself and perform at your best. That's why we offer help for your mental and physical health across five key areas.What's more, it's help that you can actually use too - not just read about.Apply nowSounds like you? Then apply now.You don't need to tick every box - we look for people who care about our members and who want to grow at the same time. The rest can follow.

Hours: 35 hour per week Closing Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2026 Release & Deployment Manager We're looking for a Release & Deployment Manager to shape how we deliver change across Skipton enabling teams to release faster, safer, and with greater confidence. If you're passionate about modern release practices, improving flow, and removing bottlenecks at scale, this is a role where you can make a real impact. Who We Are? Not just another building society. Not just another job. We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members. Our colleagues say Skipton is a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do. Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future. Team You will be joining our Engineering and Service Delivery community, working closely with Platform Owners, DevSecOps, Quality Engineering, and Environments teams. This is a highly collaborative role that sits at the heart of how change is delivered across the organisation. Operating across multiple platforms, you'll provide oversight and coordination of releases, ensuring teams are aligned, environments are ready, and risks are understood and managed. You'll play a key role in evolving our release practices towards automation, observability, and progressive delivery, while enabling teams to move faster without compromising stability or compliance. Benefits Annual discretionary bonus scheme 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum) Colleague mortgage (conditions apply) Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car Commitment to training and development Private medical insurance for all our colleagues 3 paid volunteering days per annum Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups We care about your health and wellbeing - we provide a range of benefits that support this, including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership What Will You Be Doing? Defining and evolving release and deployment strategies that enable safe, efficient, and frequent delivery across multiple platforms; Leading cross team release planning and coordination, ensuring visibility of dependencies, risks, and environment readiness; Driving the adoption of modern release practices including automation, policy as code, and progressive delivery approaches such as canary and blue/green deployments; Using data and engineering metrics (lead time, deployment frequency, change failure rate, MTTR) to identify bottlenecks and improve delivery performance; Leading and developing a small team, building capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared ownership of release outcomes. What Do We Need From You? Proven experience in Release, Deployment, or Service Transition leadership within complex technology environments; Strong understanding of modern software delivery practices including CI/CD, DevOps, and automated release processes; Experience working with multiple teams and stakeholders to coordinate releases and manage dependencies at scale; Ability to use data and metrics to improve release performance, reduce risk, and enhance delivery outcomes; Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across engineering, operations, and business teams.