Mid Level Platform Engineer - Cambridge - £55,000-£65,000 - No Sponsorship available I am working with a client in Cambridge that has a product that Software & Cloud Engineers just love to be a part of. They are growing the team & looking for a Mid Level Platform Engineer to join. The core skill requirements are:- Python Linux AWS Terraform...
Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
Cambridge
Cloud Engineer - Fully Remote Contract (OUTSIDE)
Keystone Recruitment Partners are looking for a highly skilled Cloud Engineer to lead our client's migration from AWS WAF to Cloudflare and to design, deploy, and manage our edge security and Zero Trust environment. This role will take ownership of Cloudflare architecture, security posture, and integration with our AWS infrastructure. This is a fully remote and outside IR35 contract with...
Keystone Recruitment Partners Ltd
London
DevSecOps Engineer
DevSecOps Engineer An exciting opportunity for an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join a market-leading, disruptive AI software company as they strengthen their security engineering capability and embed security into their platform and development workflows. Specialising in cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, this rapidly growing organisation offers the opportunity to work on complex cloud environments, implement secure-by-design principles, and deliver measurable improvements...
RedTech Recruitment Ltd
Holborn and Covent Garden
Platform Engineer
Platform Engineer (Azure) Preston, Lancashire £55k + great benefits Are you a cloud infrastructure professional who enjoys building robust, scalable platforms and enabling teams to move faster and safer in the cloud? We’re working with a well-established and growing technology organisation that delivers critical systems across the transport sector. As part of continued growth, they’re looking for a Platform Engineer...
Erin Associates
Preston
Cloud Engineer
Cloud Engineer - Permanent position Are you a passionate Cloud Engineer eager to leverage cutting-edge AWS technologies and design innovative cloud-native architectures? Our client is experiencing continued growth and success, and their looking for talented professional to become a vital part of their collaborative, forward-thinking team. With a culture grounded in diversity and innovation, you'll have the opportunity to work...
Stott & May Professional Search
Gloucester
Cloud Engineer
Life on the teamLocation: UK WIDEBe part of a 1,000-strong expert community across the UK, Germany, and France under the GPS umbrellaComputacenters leading consultancy and project delivery arm. Here, you'll grow alongside skilled peers, collaborate closely with account teams and partners, and continuously stay sharp by aligning with emerging market technologies and our strategic roadmap. As a predominately engineering role...
Cloud engineer jobs are among the fastest-growing technology roles in the UK. As organisations move infrastructure, applications and data into the cloud, demand for skilled cloud professionals continues to surge across finance, healthcare, retail, defence, government and high-growth startups.
If you’re exploring a career in cloud engineering — or looking for your next role — this guide covers everything you need to know:
What a cloud engineer does
Types of cloud engineer jobs
Required skills and certifications
UK salary expectations
Career progression pathways
How to land a cloud engineer job in the UK
Whether you’re a graduate, IT professional transitioning into cloud, or an experienced engineer looking to specialise, this article will help you position yourself competitively.
If you are aiming for a role in cloud computing, it can feel like the skills list never ends. One job advert asks for AWS, Terraform and Kubernetes. Another mentions Azure DevOps, PowerShell and ARM templates. A third throws in Docker, Python, Linux, CI/CD, monitoring tools and security frameworks.
It is no surprise that many cloud job seekers feel overwhelmed before they even apply.
Here is the reality most cloud hiring managers agree on: they are not hiring you because you know every cloud tool. They are hiring you because you understand cloud concepts, can design reliable systems, manage costs, keep things secure and support real workloads.
Tools matter, but only when they support outcomes.
So how many cloud computing tools do you actually need to know to get a job? For most roles, the answer is far fewer than you think.
This article explains what employers really expect, which tools are essential, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you look capable and employable rather than scattered.
anding a job in cloud computing can be highly competitive — especially in the UK market where demand far outpaces supply in many segments. Whether you’re aiming for roles in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability, Cloud Architecture, Security, Data/Analytics, or Platform Operations, hiring managers screen applications quickly and with specific priorities in mind.
Hiring managers don’t read every detail at first; they scan for critical signals in the first 10–20 seconds. These early signals determine whether your CV gets read more closely, whether your LinkedIn profile gets clicked, and whether you’re invited to interview.
This guide breaks down, in practical terms, exactly what hiring managers look for first in cloud computing applications — and what you should emphasise in your CV, cover letter and portfolio to stand out on www.cloudcomputingjobs.co.uk
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