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Platform Engineer Position Description At CGI, we engineer secure, scalable cloud platforms that enable transformation across the UK's most critical sectors. As a Platform Engineer, you will take ownership of designing and evolving resilient digital platforms that accelerate delivery and power mission-critical services. Working across cloud infrastructure, automation, security, and observability, you will help set engineering standards and drive measurable improvements in reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. Within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will have the autonomy to innovate, influence platform strategy, and continuously improve how we deliver for our clients - shaping modern cloud ecosystems that make a national impact. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This is a hybrid position based out of Newcastle. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will design, automate, and continuously improve cloud platforms across multiple client programmes. You will collaborate with architects, developers, and delivery leaders to ensure platforms are secure, scalable, observable, and aligned with engineering best practice. By taking ownership of infrastructure design, automation frameworks, and governance standards, you will enable faster, safer, and more reliable delivery for mission-critical systems. You will also play a key role in strengthening engineering capability - guiding teams on Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, containerisation, and security patterns, while contributing to bids and driving platform innovation across engagements. Supported by a strong DevOps and Platform community, you will be empowered to experiment, share knowledge, and elevate standards across the organisation. Key responsibilities: Design & Evolve secure, scalable cloud platforms across Azure, AWS, or GCP Define & Automate Infrastructure as Code standards and reusable modules Build & Optimise CI/CD pipelines for efficient, secure delivery Enable & Support containerised workloads and orchestration platforms Implement & Improve observability, logging, metrics, and alerting standards Secure & Govern platforms in line with enterprise security frameworks Troubleshoot & Resolve critical incidents, strengthening resilience and diagnostics Optimise & Control cloud costs using FinOps principles Influence & Contribute to bids, technical strategy, and engineering communities Required qualifications to be successful in this role You will bring strong hands-on experience designing and operating cloud platforms within complex environments. You combine technical depth with a pragmatic approach to balancing quality, pace, cost, and operational resilience. You are confident engaging with multidisciplinary teams and communicating technical concepts clearly. You should have: Proven experience designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure in Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM/Bicep, or CloudFormation Experience building and operating modern CI/CD pipelines Experience supporting containerised workloads and orchestration platforms Strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and diagnostics practices Knowledge of secure and resilient infrastructure design aligned to enterprise standards Experience troubleshooting platform-level incidents and driving recovery Ability to produce clear documentation and communicate effectively with stakeholders It would be advantageous to have: Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud strategies Experience contributing to technical bids or solution proposals Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical improvement initiatives Relevant certifications (AWS, Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes) Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Location Croydon About the job Job summary In the Central FinOps Team, you will lead delivery of data products that enable the Home Office to understand, govern and optimise public cloud spend across AWS and Azure, supporting showback/chargeback and cost optimisation outcomes. You will own the end to end approach for ingesting, normalising and enriching cloud billing and usage data, with a strong focus on CUR (including CUR2) and FOCUS datasets as foundational sources for departmental reporting. You will ensure the organisation can confidently interpret cloud billing behaviour, including the application of commitment based discounts and commercial mechanisms, and translate this into trusted, reusable data assets. You will work closely with finance and engineering stakeholders to ensure outputs meet operational needs (including exportable, finance ready reporting) and improve the quality of the standing data that underpins allocation and recharge. A key part of the role is enabling consistent access to insight through dashboards and datasets, including those built in AWS QuickSight using AWS and Azure billing data enriched with organisational context (e.g. cost centres and portfolios). You will also help set minimum standards and requirements for FinOps capability across the hub and spoke model. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description Principal Data Engineers lead multi-functional delivery teams to deliver robust data services for their department, other government departments and private sector partners. Through technical direction and leadership, you will create and nurture an environment that emphasises motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service. You will work with other members of the data community to set the enterprise data strategy and standards and agree implementation and governance. Person specification Main Responsibilities Your main day to day responsibilities will be: Providing technical direction and leadership within the Data Platform team to maximise its effectiveness and inspire best practice for data products and services. Developing capabilities in tools and techniques to analyse large/big data-sets and from multiple/complex sources that will enable broader Data Science models and algorithms to uncover insights, trends, and patterns in the data. Leading in defining our data strategy and roadmap influenced by future technology changes and implemented through best practice and governance. Managing stakeholders at all levels, including facilitating discussions around complex topics and managing performance expectations. Initiating and facilitating partnership with other technical and non-technical departments and outside of government to champion data engineering and help them understand how data solutions can benefit them while ensuring easy and effective access to data resources. Building the data engineering capability through coaching and mentoring other Data Engineers. Working Pattern Due to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis. However, compressed hours are available. Essential Skills Effectively leading and managing multiple teams, helping them deliver technical products and projects in data analysis, solution design and end user reporting. Promoting and monitoring continuous professional and personal development within an organisation and team. Interpreting requirements and presenting complex ideas and recommendations that inform wider decisions in a clear way, to technical and non technical audiences and senior customers. Strong expertise in data engineering and analytical tooling used to process and analyse large scale cloud cost and usage data, including SQL (Presto/Trino via Athena), PostgreSQL, and Python. This includes hands on experience working with AWS Cost and Usage Reports (CUR v1/v2), FOCUS files, and semi structured data formats such as JSON, Parquet and Iceberg, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reporting and analysis. An excellent in depth understanding of cloud data platforms and billing data models, particularly across AWS and Azure, including how usage, pricing, amortisation and allocation are represented. This includes deep knowledge of cloud provider billing intricacies, commitment based discounts and incentives (e.g. Savings Plans, Reserved Instances, Azure Reservations, enterprise agreements), how they are applied in practice, and the known quirks and edge cases that affect cost transparency and optimisation. Proven ability to advise on and set best practice for data engineering, automation and reliability, including version controlled development (Git/GitLab or equivalent SVE) and automated, repeatable pipelines. This includes designing and maintaining robust processes for cost ingestion, enrichment, validation and analysis, using services such as AWS Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB and Glue, and ensuring FinOps data products are auditable, resilient and fit for decision making at scale.

Location Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ About the job Job summary Launch your future in cloud engineering with an apprenticeship that gives you real experience, expert support, and a welcoming learning environment. Working alongside our skilled Infrastructure Engineering team, you'll help design, deliver and maintain our cloud platforms, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to automation that improves how we work. With a clear learning pathway and dedicated mentorship, you'll build confidence and capability in a fast moving digital profession. You'll gain real experience across several specialist areas: Database Operations - understanding performance, backups, replication, and maintenance. DevOps / DevSecOps - automation, secure pipelines, continuous delivery and operational excellence. FinOps - cost optimisation, cloud spend awareness and responsible resource usage. Linux & Storage - system administration, storage management and troubleshooting. Network Operations - cloud networking, connectivity, monitoring and resilience. Platforms - supporting and enhancing internal cloud platforms, tools and shared services You'll be part of a supportive team working in a flexible hybrid way, splitting your time between home and our Cardiff office. You'll also spend one day each week with our apprenticeship provider, ALS Training, in central Cardiff giving you dedicated time to learn, grow and develop the skills you need to thrive. Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House Give yourself the best opportunity to apply! Join our Outreach team for an informal "find out more" session on: Tuesday 31st March 2026 between 12.00 - 13.00 No need to register - just click on the link above to join, listen, and gain tips to help you apply. Cameras and microphones will be switched off. Can't make the session, or want something to refer back to? Just email our Outreach mailbox on: and we'll share a copy of the session slides. Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. Please review the eligibility criteria for the academic course detailed under the Person Specification section further down in the advert before applying. Job description As an Apprentice Infrastructure Engineer, you'll join a group of new apprentices working towards a Level 4 Digital Infrastructure Engineer qualification (find out more here: Level 4 Digital Infrastructure Engineer - ALS Training ). Over 24 months, you'll be supported every step of the way helping you achieve your apprenticeship while building highly sought-after technical skills. Alongside your formal learning, you'll gain hands on experience with our talented Infrastructure teams and a range of specialist technical teams who deliver cloud-based solutions across Companies House and support for the last remaining on-premise infrastructure. Through regular rotations, you'll see the full breadth of infrastructure engineering roles and work with a variety of technologies that shape how we operate. During your apprenticeship, you'll grow your capabilities across key areas such as: Information security - understanding security principles and the controls used to protect systems and services. IT infrastructure - supporting a wide range of technologies including compute, storage, networking, physical and cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), COTS, and opensource solutions. Developing modern industry standards - learning why up-to-date development and technical standards matter and how to apply them. Ownership and initiative - learning how to investigate issues, document your findings and work with your team to resolve them. Problem management - exploring how to identify and assess problems across systems, processes and services at strategic, tactical or operational levels. Systems design - contributing to the design of components within larger digital systems. Systems integration - understanding how systems connect, the challenges involved, and how to build and test effective interfaces. Troubleshooting - developing your diagnostic skills and learning how to apply basic troubleshooting techniques across a range of technologies. As you progress through the apprenticeship, you'll gain hands-on experience in: Core Cloud & Automation Skills Terraform - building, managing, and automating infrastructure as code. AWS Cloud Infrastructure - deploying, securing, scaling, and operating cloud platforms. Docker - containerising applications and managing lightweight, portable environments. CI/CD Pipelines - understanding automated build, test and deployment workflows using tools commonly used in Companies House. Version Control (Git) - managing source code, collaborating through branches and pull requests. Additional Technical Skills You might also get the opportunity to learn more about: Programming Languages - exposure to languages used at Companies House, such as Java, Node.js and Python, plus scripting basics. SQL & MongoDB - querying, modelling, and working with relational and nonrelational databases. Unix/Linux - essential command line usage, system administration and troubleshooting. Networking Fundamentals - understanding VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls and connectivity in cloud environments. Storage Technologies - object storage (e.g., S3), block storage, file systems, encryption and backup concepts. Monitoring & Observability - logging, metrics, alerting, dashboards and incident response principles. Security Foundations (DevSecOps) - identity & access management, secrets handling, vulnerability awareness and secure-by-design thinking. You'll benefit from additional core skills development, a supportive apprentice community, onsite parking, an onsite gym, and a variety of active social groups across Companies House. You're joining us at a time of exciting transformation, and you'll play a real part in shaping how our systems evolve for the future. Person specification This is a role that provides the opportunity to participate in the support and rollout of existing and emerging technologies and the chance to gain knowledge of Companies House hardware and software systems. We are looking for someone who has: The willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Good organisational skills, able to manage tasks and time effectively A genuine interest in technology and digital services The ability to work collaboratively and support colleagues Strong problem-solving abilities and creativity in finding solutions Eligibility Criteria There are some important things to be aware of when applying for this apprenticeship: There are no age restrictions for this apprenticeship - we welcome all applications. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to confirm your name and qualifications with us, so that we can share them with our apprenticeship provider - this is simply so that they can check your eligibility for apprenticeship funding. So that we can provide you with all of the support and training you need, you'll be required to attend our Cardiff office for a minimum of 3 days per week during the training period and then a minimum 2 days a week once training has been completed. Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this campaign. You must not already have a qualification at Level 4 or higher in the same or a similar subject to this apprenticeship. For more information on qualification levels, please visit: What qualification levels mean: England, Wales and Northern Ireland - GOV.UK To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you need to: Have achieved a GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language (or equivalent qualifications). We'll ask for evidence of this before you can progress to interview. Live in Wales for at least three days a week at the start of the apprenticeship and throughout its duration. Not be in full-time education when you start the role. Hold a British Passport or indefinite leave to remain status in the UK.

Power BI Developer Key Responsibilities Application Lifecycle: Design, develop, and maintain automated reporting jobs and dynamic dashboards based on stakeholder specifications. Data Connectivity & Accuracy: Manage data connections to ensure seamless synchronization. Perform rigorous data validation to guarantee accuracy in all reports. Performance & Resiliency: Build resilient, high-availability solutions. Optimize refresh patterns and resource usage to support Green IT and FinOps goals, ensuring dashboards remain stable under load. Platform & Governance: Support the health of the Power BI ecosystem by managing workspace security, monitoring capacity performance, and enforcing governance standards. Collaboration: Maintain strong communication with key business stakeholders and technical teams (often in a distributed/spread environment) to review operational performance and refine solutions. Technical Stack Core Visualization: Microsoft Power BI, Power Query, DAX. Infrastructure: Power BI Service (Security/Monitoring), Azure Managed Services. Nice-to-Haves (Plus): Experience developing Custom Visuals . Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric . Background in Database Design , Data Mining, or Data Analysis. Certification: Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate ( PL-300 ). Core Competencies Visual Storytelling: Ability to choose the right visualizations to make data accessible to non-technical users. Technical Growth: A strong desire to learn advanced optimization techniques and cloud architecture. Attention to Detail: Dedication to delivering error-free data and polished user interfaces. Communication: Ability to work effectively within an agile, distributed engineering squad.

We're seeking a Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead who is passionate about solving realworld challenges through technology. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders-both internally and across major client organisations to shape cloud strategy, architect scalable and secure solutions, and influence innovative transformation programmes. Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead Location: Bases UK-Wide Organisation : Leading IT Consulting Business & Leading Global Cloud Partner! Working Model: Hybrid (office, client site, and home) Salary: 100,000 to 109,000 base salary + benefits, perks, healthcare options + 10% bonus About the Opportunity The infrastructure and cloud landscape is evolving rapidly as organisations pursue greater standardisation, automation, and strategic guidance on their digital journeys. This role sits within a leading Cloud Infrastructure Services practice, working at the forefront of industry transformation and helping clients simplify complexity with clarity, creativity, and confidence. We're seeking a Cloud & Platform Engineering Advisory Lead who is passionate about solving real-world challenges through technology. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Partner with Senior Leaders (including CxOs) to advise on major transformation programmes and complex cloud/platform engineering initiatives. Drive growth by shaping compelling technology solutions and competitive cloud propositions. Build and nurture long-term strategic relationships with both clients and internal teams. Design innovative, practical solutions rooted in strong technical expertise and a problem-solving mindset. Represent the advisory function in strategic forums and contribute to thought leadership. Collaborate across diverse technical teams , supporting knowledge-sharing, mentoring, and continuous learning. Skills & Experience Required Strong experience designing and implementing cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (certifications advantageous). Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Solid understanding of cloud strategy, platform engineering, and operating models , with hands-on expertise in areas such as: Automation Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) FinOps Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, user-focused cloud solutions . Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team-empowerment skills. A growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. Security Clearance Requirements To be appointed to this position, you must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance , which includes: Continuous UK residency for the last 5 years Eligibility based on nationality and immigration status Employment history checks An unspent criminal record (DBS) check Please APPLY now to learn more!

FinOps Lead / Manager - £80,000 - £88,000 + Benefits Technology Division 1 days p/w in Derbyshire or London Offices FinOps, Azure, Cloud Governance, Cost Optimisation, FinOps Foundation About the Role This is a greenfield leadership opportunity for an experienced FinOps professional to establish and lead the Cloud Financial Management (FinOps) function from the ground up. As the organisation accelerates its cloud-first strategy on Azure, the FinOps Lead / Manager will be the founding architect of the discipline building the processes, governance frameworks and culture of financial accountability that will underpin sustainable cloud adoption. The role sits firmly within the Technology division and reports into Technology leadership. It is not a Finance function. Initially this is a hands-on individual contributor role; the FinOps Lead / Manager acts as the bridge between engineering teams and financial outcomes, translating cloud consumption into business value and ensuring spend decisions are informed, intentional and owned by the right people. Key Responsibilities Establishing the Function Design and stand up the FinOps operating model, defining ways of working, governance cadence and the foundations for future team growth Define and implement FinOps policies, standards and tooling across the organisation initially as a hands-on individual contributor while establishing the division. Align the function to the FinOps Foundation framework, driving capability maturity from Crawl to Run Cloud Financial Governance Own cloud spend visibility across Azure environments, providing accurate, timely and actionable reporting Establish and enforce tagging strategies, resource governance and cost allocation frameworks Implement and manage Azure Policy controls to ensure compliance and cost discipline at scale Lead anomaly detection processes, enabling rapid identification and response to unexpected spend Optimisation & Strategy Drive a continuous optimisation programme covering right-sizing, reserved instances, savings plans and decommissioning Develop and maintain cloud financial forecasting models that feed into technology and organisational planning cycles Identify and quantify cost-saving opportunities, presenting recommendations to senior Technology and Business stakeholders Build and manage FinOps tooling to improve cost visibility, showback and chargeback capabilities Stakeholder Leadership Act as the senior FinOps authority, partnering with Engineering, Product and Architecture teams to embed cost-conscious design Engage Finance teams as a key stakeholder providing data and forecasts without being operationally accountable to them Present cloud financial performance at leadership and governance forums, translating technical metrics into business language Champion a culture of financial accountability across all engineering and technology disciplines Education & Enablement Define and deliver a FinOps training and awareness programme for development and operations teams Establish communities of practice and shared tooling to scale FinOps knowledge across the organisation Produce clear reporting packs, dashboards and documentation on cloud financial performance Skills & Experience Essential Significant experience in FinOps, Cloud Financial Management Demonstrable experience leading or building a FinOps function not just operating within one Deep expertise in Azure cost management, governance tooling and Azure Policy Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior and executive level Experience developing forecasting models and presenting financial data to non-technical audiences Proven track record of delivering measurable cloud cost savings at organisational scale Desirable FinOps Certified Practitioner (FinOps Foundation) or equivalent certification Azure certifications (e.g. AZ-104, AZ-900) and/or Power BI credentials Exposure to AWS or multi-cloud environments Experience in regulated sectors (e.g. healthcare, financial services) Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks including CQC, GDPR, NMC, GPhC and ICO Experience with collaborative working across insourced/outsourced and geographically dispersed teams What Good Looks Like In the first 12 months, the right candidate will have likely sstablished a functioning FinOps practice with clear processes, tooling and reporting in place. Delivered measurable, documented cost optimisation outcomes. Created a cloud financial governance framework adopted across Technology. Built trusted relationships with engineering leads, the CTO and Finance stakeholders. Introduced a FinOps maturity roadmap with clear milestones through to a 'Run' state For immediate consideration please apply now.

My leading Tech client are looking for a talented and motivated individual to ensure the resilience, performance, and cost-effectiveness of their Azure-based data platform. This role is essential to their data ecosystem, combining platform reliability, incident response, SLA management, cost optimization (FinOps), and deployment oversight. You will be the single point of contact for operational issues, driving rapid resolution during outages, leading communications with stakeholders, and shaping the processes that keeps their platform running smoothly and efficiently. This is a newly created role in a growing business. A brilliant opportunity! The following skills/experience is required: Proven operational leadership for large-scale data platforms. Expertise in incident management, SLA enforcement, and stakeholder communication. Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse, Databricks, ADF, Power BI. Familiarity with CI/CD and automation. Strong FinOps mindset and cost management experience. Knowledge of monitoring and observability frameworks. Salary: Up to £90,000 + bonus + package Level: Lead Engineer Location: London (good work from home options available) If you are interested in this Lead DataOps Engineer (Big Data) position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately.

My leading Tech client are looking for a talented and motivated individual to ensure the resilience, performance, and cost-effectiveness of their Azure-based data platform. This role is essential to their data ecosystem, combining platform reliability, incident response, SLA management, cost optimization (FinOps), and deployment oversight. You will be the single point of contact for operational issues, driving rapid resolution during outages, leading communications with stakeholders, and shaping the processes that keeps their platform running smoothly and efficiently. This is a newly created role in a growing business. A brilliant opportunity! The following skills/experience is required: Proven operational leadership for large-scale data platforms. Expertise in incident management, SLA enforcement, and stakeholder communication. Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse, Databricks, ADF, Power BI. Familiarity with CI/CD and automation. Strong FinOps mindset and cost management experience. Knowledge of monitoring and observability frameworks. Salary: Up to £90,000 + bonus + package Level: Lead Engineer Location: London (good work from home options available) If you are interested in this Lead Big Data Ops Engineer position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately.

Job Title:  English Technology Platform SRE Team Lead Salary:  £68,600 - £91,700 Location:  Cambridge/Hybrid (with 2-3 days per week in office) Contract:  Permanent  Hours:  Full time Are you ready to shape the future of technology platforms at the heart of Cambridge's academic excellence? Join us as our English Technology Platform SRE Team Lead and help drive innovation, reliability, and intelligent automation in a world-class environment. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.  About the role   The SRE Team Lead will lead a mature Site Reliability Engineering function within the Platform Operations Team, working closely with Platform Support and Engineering teams. This role demands strong thought leadership, technical depth, and strategic direction for the discipline, with a particular emphasis on leveraging AI-driven operations (AIOps) and FinOps practices to optimise reliability, performance, and cloud spend. Although this is a hands-on technical role, the SRE Team Lead will also manage a small team of SRE, providing clear direction and ensuring consistent, data-driven, AI-enhanced service delivery across the platforms while working collaboratively with existing support and engineering groups. Apply core SRE and DevOps principles—culture, automation, testing, measurement, and continuous improvement—to build and optimise pipelines focused on rapid, reliable software delivery. Integrate AIOps capabilities, such as automated anomaly detection and intelligent alerting, to further enhance operational excellence. Work with Solutions Architecture, Development, and QA teams to automate processes wherever possible, creating and improving stable CI/CD pipelines for both software and infrastructure. Develop tools that enable rapid provisioning of environments and resources across all teams, incorporating AI-assisted automation where beneficial. Use automation, observability, and monitoring tools to improve site reliability and proactively identify issues. Support development teams with troubleshooting, particularly in infrastructure, networking, and multi-tier application design. Serve as a subject matter expert for cloud services—especially AWS PaaS—while applying FinOps practices to ensure cloud cost transparency, optimisation, and efficient resource usage. Create and maintain robust technical documentation for the infrastructure of the English platforms, including operational runbooks enhanced with predictive and AI-supported insights. Stay engaged with developments in the SRE, DevOps, AIOps, and FinOps communities, continually introducing new practices and technologies to improve reliability, performance, automation, and cloud cost efficiency   This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.    About you A passion for Site reliability engineering and driven to understand, anticipate, and counter platform related issues before they become problems and staying up to date with the latest technological trends and developments Great communication allowing effective collaboration across technical leadership and various business stakeholders with the ability to present ideas and strategies clearly and persuasively. Demonstratable soft skills in motivating, inspiring and leading a team (direct line management is not part of the roles remit) Educated to degree level or equivalent and with a minimum of 5 years proven experience in a systems administration or dev-ops blended role. Experience implementing technologies such as Terraform, Github Actions & Containerization/Orchestration e.g. Kubernetes & Docker Expertise in Monitoring tools like New Relic, Grafana, Alert Manager and site24x7. Have extreme knowledge of cloud computing infrastructure, especially using Amazon Web Services (EKS, ECS, RDS, Route53 etc.) Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, communication and documentation skills Experience of working within an Agile product development environment. For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's   Offer of an Interview   commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the  gov.uk   website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits   We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible  rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:   28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance   Discretionary annual bonus   Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary   Green travel schemes     Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 4th February. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:  A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. Final stage virtual interview via MS Teams.  If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.  Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter.  Why join us  Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.  We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. If you are ready to take the next step in your Cambridge journey, we welcome your application. Together, we continue to shape a culture where everyone feels empowered to succeed and motivated to make a difference— for ourselves, for each other, and for learners worldwide.

SC Cleared (FinOps Business Analyst) Location: Hybrid / London Contract: Outside IR35 Clearance: SC (must be live) Start: Immediate Duration: 5 weeks initially We are seeking an experienced SC-cleared FinOps Business Analyst to support a national data optimisation project. This is a financial data consumption and cost efficiency role - not technical data engineering. The focus is on understanding how departments use data, identifying waste, and recommending improved models and contracts. Key Responsibilities: Review data service contracts and SLAs for efficiency, effectiveness, and value for money (VFM). Engage with departments and service providers to understand usage, behaviours, and pain points. Analyse consumption patterns to identify waste and opportunities for optimisation. Co-design improved operating models, focusing on fair usage, continuous improvement, and sector-wide efficiency. Deliver a clear set of business change options, a recommended data service model, and a roadmap for transition. Requirements: Proven experience in FinOps, cloud/SaaS cost optimisation, or financial data services. Strong business analysis skills; able to understand non-technical data requirements. Experienced in stakeholder engagement across business and service teams. Strong commercial awareness; capable of reviewing contracts and SLAs. SC clearance (live) - must be immediately available. Remote, but will required trips to London outside IR35, with potential extension into implementation Those without SC, active need not apply ECS Resource Group are an Equal Opportunity Employer, for more information please click the following link: (url removed) In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, if you require an alternative form of application please click the following link: Flexible Application Process - (url removed)/work/flexible-application-process

Cloud DevOps Support Engineer Salary: £45-55k Hybrid- Cardiff/Bristol Join an industry-leading MSP and cloud consulting business at an exciting phase of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the top AWS and Azure partner talent in the sector, contributing to the management and evolution of high-scale operational environments. As a Cloud DevOps Support Engineer, this position is predominantly operational (80%), with opportunities for rotation into project delivery and solution development to further enhance technical skills and cloud expertise. You'll play a critical part in optimising and supporting our customers' AWS and Azure environments, leveraging your Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) proficiency, automation skills, and passion for cloud technology. This role suits a coder by nature who enjoys troubleshooting complex technical problems in cloud-native and hybrid settings, ensuring the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and innovation. The successful candidate will be directly involved in managing our customer cloud platforms for a diverse enterprise client base, acting both as a trusted technical expert and a collaborative team player. You'll work side-by-side within a cross functional squad supporting both day-to-day operational excellence and next-gen cloud adoption initiatives. AWS associate level certification is essential, with a commitment to achieve professional certification needed; AI/ML experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Key technologies you will need to support include Windows, networking, with a blend of cloud native- PaaS expertise across security, serverless and AI/ML. Now is a great time to join and contribute to our operational maturity journey, benefit from best-in-class mentoring, and accelerate your career as we scale to meet ambitious growth targets. What you'll be doing: Operational Cloud Support Providing technical support and troubleshooting of AWS and Azure environments for enterprise customers, including incident management, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery. Implement and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting frameworks to ensure SLA adherence and proactive issue detection. Support upgrades, patches, and problem resolution across cloud platforms with an automation-first mindset. Supporting cost optimisation (FinOps) and security posture improvement across client deployments. Automation, IaC, and CI/CD Build, optimise, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates and automation scripts-primarily using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Azure Bicep, and related tools. Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows to accelerate cloud deployments and streamline operational changes. Participate in release management, change configuration, and cloud resource life cycle operations. Project Delivery & Skill Development Rotate into project-based delivery assignments to participate in cloud migration, modernisation, and optimisation engagements, building hands-on expertise and expanding knowledge of new services (including AI/ML/GenAI when relevant). Contribute to knowledge sharing and continually develop skillsets by collaborating with cloud architects, engineers, and product specialists. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with service desk, SREs, developers, and security teams to resolve incidents, enhance reliability, and adopt best operational practices. Document technical solutions, create playbooks, and recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and standardisation. Promote a culture of automation, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the cloud team. What you need to succeed: Solid, hands-on experience supporting, configuring, and troubleshooting AWS and/or Azure environments in large-scale or MSP settings. Diligent and client-focussed mentality ensuring customer outcomes are maintained. Expertise in moving Windows Server workloads to AWS Workspaces or Azure AVD/Workspaces is advantageous. Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent), with a strong automation and Scripting background (Python, PowerShell, or Bash). Direct experience with cloud platform operations, monitoring, and incident response, including root cause analysis and problem management. Demonstrated ability to manage CI/CD tools, source control (Git), and modern DevOps workflows. Enthusiasm for collaborating with diverse technical teams and mentoring less-experienced team members. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging with technical peers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders. AWS Associate certification required; willingness to achieve AWS Professional (DevOps or Solutions Architect). Azure certification or experience highly valued. Experience or demonstrated interest in supporting AI/ML/GenAI operations is a plus but not essential. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values of Honesty, Integrity, and Pragmatism. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced candidates, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Azure Cloud & Infrastructure DevOps Lead Newcastle upon Tyne - Hybrid Working(2 days per week onsite) Are you ready to lead the charge in cloud transformation? We're looking for an experienced Azure Cloud & Infrastructure DevOps Lead to join our client in their Newcastle office. In this pivotal role, you'll drive our cloud-first strategy, leading the design, implementation, and optimisation of Azure infrastructure and DevOps practices across a global organisation. What you'll do: Define and own the Azure DevOps roadmap Lead the implementation of automation, security, and governance in cloud environments Collaborate with global and regional IT teams to mature DevOps practices Drive cloud adoption and optimise services across multiple regions Stay ahead of emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions What you'll bring: 4+ years as a Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Proven experience in Azure architecture, automation (Terraform, Ansible), and DevOps tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub) Strong leadership and communication skills in a matrix-managed environment Expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and FinOps Why join us? You'll be part of a forward-thinking team, shaping the future of our infrastructure with the latest cloud technologies. If you're passionate about DevOps and ready to make a global impact, we want to hear from you.

Azure Cloud & Infrastructure DevOps Lead Newcastle upon Tyne - Hybrid Working(2 days per week onsite) Are you ready to lead the charge in cloud transformation? We're looking for an experienced Azure Cloud & Infrastructure DevOps Lead to join our client in their Newcastle office. In this pivotal role, you'll drive our cloud-first strategy, leading the design, implementation, and optimisation of Azure infrastructure and DevOps practices across a global organisation. What you'll do: Define and own the Azure DevOps roadmap Lead the implementation of automation, security, and governance in cloud environments Collaborate with global and regional IT teams to mature DevOps practices Drive cloud adoption and optimise services across multiple regions Stay ahead of emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions What you'll bring: 4+ years as a Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Proven experience in Azure architecture, automation (Terraform, Ansible), and DevOps tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub) Strong leadership and communication skills in a Matrix-managed environment Expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and FinOps Why join us? You'll be part of a forward-thinking team, shaping the future of our infrastructure with the latest cloud technologies. If you're passionate about DevOps and ready to make a global impact, we want to hear from you.

Infrastructure Engineer AI Startup Remote (One week per month in Barcelona) Up to £180,000 + Equity Want to help power some of the most advanced AI models being built today? I'm hiring for an Infrastructure Engineer to join a cutting-edge startup developing next-generation AI for tabular data-technology with the potential to transform industries like finance, healthcare, and advertising. You'll work alongside researchers and engineers from the likes of DeepMind and other top AI labs, building cloud infrastructure from the ground up to support high-performance, GPU-intensive workloads at scale. Why You'll Love This Role Highly competitive salary + meaningful equity package ? 100% remote within Europe Work with world-class AI experts on cutting-edge problems Join at an early stage with big growth ahead Access to the latest tools, GPUs, and research infrastructure What You'll Be Doing Design and implement multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS + GCP) optimised for ML workloads Build and manage Kubernetes clusters for GPU training, serving, and SaaS hosting Implement GitOps deployment workflows using ArgoCD Create and manage infrastructure as code with Terraform Set up CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployment Implement monitoring, observability, and cloud cost optimisation (FinOps) Collaborate with ML engineers to fine-tune infrastructure for large-scale model training What You'll Bring 5+ years in cloud infrastructure / DevOps roles Deep Kubernetes expertise, including GPU workload optimisation Strong AWS and GCP experience Proven skills with Terraform , GitOps tools, and CI/CD (GitHub Actions preferred) Proficiency in Python and scripting for automation Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and cross-cloud connectivity Experience in monitoring, observability, and cost optimisation ? Nice to Have Experience with ML tooling (MLflow, Kubeflow) Knowledge of FastAPI , Databricks, or Snowflake Exposure to SRE practices or cloud security certifications Familiarity with Prometheus , Grafana , or Datadog Interested? If you want to be part of a world-class AI team at an early stage-where your infrastructure decisions will directly shape the company's success-apply today or reach out for a confidential chat.