This Cloud Engineer position offers a rare opportunity to take a key role in a number of true greenfield projects, where you’ll design and build a cutting-edge infrastructure using the best technology possible (no legacy systems here). The company is growing at a phenomenal pace and for the right person, this is a career-defining position with multiple avenues for progression...
Enterprise Recruitment Ltd
Cambridge
Cloud Engineer
Cloud Engineer Observability/APM/CMM (Inside IR35) 6-month contract Location: Leeds (Hybrid, 1-2 days per week on-site) Rate: £400-£500 per day (Inside IR35) We are supporting a major IT service provider who are looking for a skilled Cloud Engineer specialising in Observability, APM, and Cloud Monitoring & Management (CMM). You'll focus on monitoring, performance, reliability, and visibility across cloud platforms, helping improve...
ECS Resource Group Ltd
Leeds
Cloud Engineer (Hybrid - 2 days per week)
Cloud Engineer Manchester / Hybrid, 2 days a week in the office £50,000 – £53,000 Permanent We are working with a well-established Manchester-based digital and technology services business that builds, hosts and supports websites and platforms for a broad range of organisations. They are hiring a Cloud Engineer to join their infrastructure function at a key point of transformation, with...
Avanti Recruitment
Manchester
Platform Engineer (Security & AI)
We are working with a growing tech‑led organisation who are strengthening their security function while building out new AI and automation capabilities. This is a brand‑new position sitting across both the Security team and the AI/Automation team, giving you a genuine opportunity to become their go‑to specialist for security within AI and cloud platforms. ⭐ What makes this role different...
Reed Technology
Newcastle upon Tyne
Cloud Engineering Manager
Cloud Engineering Manager Epsom, Surrey Financial Services Hybrid Working £70k - £80k + Benefits I am recruiting for a Cloud Engineering Manager on behalf of my financial services client based in Epsom, Surrey. As a Cloud Engineering Manager you will work in team 5 and will have x3 direct reports. As a Cloud Engineering Manager you will be an experienced...
Gold Group
Epsom
Devops Engineering lead
Senior DevOps Lead Location - Edinburgh ideally onsite but may consider remote working Financial Services (Day 2 Programme) We are seeking a Senior DevOps Led to manage a team of six Cloud System Engineers as part of a Day 2 programme transitioning services between UK banks. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape cloud and DevOps operations in...
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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Cloud computing underpins almost every modern digital service. From financial systems and healthcare platforms to AI, e-commerce, government infrastructure and cybersecurity, the cloud is now the default operating environment for UK organisations.
Demand for cloud professionals has grown rapidly, with roles spanning architecture, engineering, security, DevOps, platform operations and cost optimisation. Salaries remain high, and vacancies remain stubbornly difficult to fill.
Yet despite a growing number of graduates with computer science, IT and software engineering degrees, employers across the UK report a persistent problem:
Too many candidates are not job-ready for real cloud computing roles.
This is not a question of intelligence or motivation. It is a structural skills gap between what universities teach and what cloud jobs actually require.
This article explores that gap in depth: what universities do well, what they consistently miss, why the gap exists, what employers genuinely want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build sustainable careers in cloud computing.
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