Cloud Computing Jobs in Manchester

A thriving tech hub with a strong focus on cloud computing. Home to a diverse range of companies from startups to large enterprises.

Open roles
29
Salary range
£53k – £88k
Hiring companies
16

Manchester has emerged as a key player in the UK's cloud computing landscape. The city is home to a vibrant ecosystem of tech companies, from innovative startups to established enterprises, all leveraging cloud technologies to drive growth and innovation. Whether you're working in cloud engineering, DevOps, or cloud-native development, Manchester offers a dynamic environment with a mix of on-site and hybrid roles, catering to various career stages and preferences.

Salary on the board

£53k – £88k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 16 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Hays Technology

Software Configuration & Release Management Engineer

  • Manchester
  • Hybrid
  • £300 pd
  • Contract

Hands-on role managing source code repositories, branching strategies and configuration baselines while planning and executing application and infrastructure releases across Development, QA, UAT, Pre-Production and Production. Combines build and deployment work, CI/CD automation and release governance within a regulated banking environment, coordinating across development, QA, cloud, security and operations teams.

Git · GitHub · GitLab +7

Last week

Reed

Senior Data Engineer

  • Manchester
  • Hybrid
  • £50,000 – £57,650 pa
  • Senior

Designs, builds and optimises a modern cloud data platform using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics and Microsoft integration tools, covering ETL/ELT pipelines, Lakehouse and warehouse architectures, data quality and governance. Works with BI developers, analysts, architects and stakeholders, and supports modernisation of legacy reporting and adoption of cloud technologies.

Microsoft Fabric · Azure Synapse Analytics · Power BI +7

Today

Sellick Partnership

Senior Data Engineer

  • Manchester
  • £47,000 – £57,000 pa
  • Senior
  • Permanent

Designs, builds and optimises enterprise-scale data pipelines and modern data architectures using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics and wider Microsoft technologies. Works with stakeholders, analysts and architects to deliver trusted data for reporting, BI, analytics and emerging AI initiatives, including migrating legacy platforms and mentoring colleagues.

Microsoft Fabric · Azure Synapse Analytics · Azure Data Factory +7

Today

Circle Recruitment

Senior DevOps Engineer - AWS

  • Manchester
  • Remote
  • £60,000 – £70,000 pa
  • Senior

Hands-on role taking operational ownership of customer-facing AWS platforms within a UK Platform Engineering team. Involves building and maintaining infrastructure as code with Terraform or CloudFormation, developing CI/CD pipelines, automating with PowerShell, Bash or Python, and supporting production environments including incident management.

AWS · Terraform · CloudFormation +7

Yesterday

TRIA

SC Cleared Penetration Tester

  • Manchester
  • Remote
  • £550 – £650 pd
  • Lead
  • Contract

Lead and deliver penetration testing engagements for a public sector customer, covering complex infrastructure, cloud, containerised and enterprise environments. The role involves identifying vulnerabilities, strengthening security posture, and providing expert guidance, coaching and technical leadership to colleagues and clients. Requires strong AWS cloud and Kubernetes/Docker testing experience plus active SC clearance.

AWS · Docker · Kubernetes

SC clearance 2 weeks ago

Morson Edge

Principal Data Engineer

  • Manchester
  • Hybrid · 4 days in office
  • £800 – £1,000 pd
  • Lead
  • Contract

Hands-on technical leadership role shaping a strategic data platform for an investment management firm, with Snowflake at its core. You will design scalable solutions, build and optimise ELT pipelines, define engineering standards and governance, and develop Infrastructure as Code alongside Cloud Engineering in an Agile team.

Snowflake · Snowpark · dbt +7

2 weeks ago

Spencer Rose

Back-End Java Developer

  • Manchester
  • Hybrid · 2 days in office
  • £420 – £430 pd
  • Contract

Back-end Java development on enterprise applications for a Tier-1 bank, working with Java 8/11/17+, Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs and Apache Kafka for event-driven processing. The role also covers GCP deployment and monitoring, Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, with stakeholder engagement in an Agile team.

Java · Spring Boot · Apache Kafka +7

3 weeks ago

Spencer Rose

Software Engineer - Java

  • Manchester
  • Hybrid · 2 days in office
  • £380 – £400 pd
  • Mid-level
  • Contract

Build and maintain secure, scalable applications within an agile, cross-functional team at a Tier-1 banking client. The role centres on modern Java engineering, microservices, Kafka, cloud platforms and quality automation, with two days a week required on-site in Manchester.

AWS · GCP · Azure +7

3 weeks ago
The scene

Hiring in Manchester

Manchester's cloud computing sector is rapidly growing, driven by the city's strong tech ecosystem and supportive business environment. Companies here are actively seeking talented cloud professionals to help them stay competitive and innovative.

The city's commitment to digital transformation has led to a high demand for cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, and platform engineers. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Manchester offers numerous opportunities to advance your career in cloud computing.

FAQs

Common questions

  • Manchester hosts a diverse range of companies, from startups and scaleups to large enterprises and consultancies, all seeking cloud professionals.

  • Many cloud roles in Manchester offer hybrid working arrangements, combining the benefits of on-site collaboration with the flexibility of remote work.

  • AWS, Azure, and GCP are the most commonly used cloud platforms in Manchester, with many companies leveraging these for their cloud infrastructure and services.

  • Key skills include cloud architecture, DevOps practices, automation, security, and a strong understanding of cloud-native development.

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