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Cloud Engineer
A growing UK software business is looking for a Cloud Engineer to help design, build and run secure, resilient cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure. You'll play a key role in modernising platforms, migrating legacy services, and improving automation, observability and security across a multi-cloud estate. Cloud Engineer (AWS & Azure) Hybrid (2 days per month onsite) Location: Southampton What...
Spectrum IT Recruitment
Southampton
Cloud Engineer
Cloud Engineer - Hybrid (Manchester) - Government ProjectSalary: £55,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training BudgetActive SC Clearance is required for this role.Cloud Engineer - Hybrid (Manchester) - Government ProjectSalary: £55,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training BudgetActive SC Clearance is required for this role.Are you a Cloud Engineer ready to take your career to the next level while working on meaningful,...
83zero Ltd
Davyhulme
Cloud Engineering Manager
Cloud Engineering Manager£70,000 - £80,000 plus a bonus, generous pension and holiday allowance, hybrid working +moreEpsom, Surrey, KT17We’re looking for a Cloud Engineering Manager to lead a small engineering team responsible for low-level design, build, and secure operation of a scalable, reliable and cost-efficient Azure cloud environment.This role bridges technical delivery and team leadership—you’ll define engineering standards, mentor engineers, contribute...
Integral Recruitment Ltd
Epsom
3rd Line Cloud Engineer - Azure
Infrastructure EngineerAkkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join their leading cloud services team.Please note this is a hybrid role where you will be required to attend the office 3 days a week.The RoleAs an Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of robust...
Akkodis
Nottingham
Google Cloud Engineer
Job Title: Cloud Platform EngineerLocation: Canary Wharf , London , UKWork Mode: 5 days a week (On-Site)Contract Type: 12 months contractHoliday Entitlement: 33 daysAbout the Role:We are looking for a talented Cloud Platform Engineer to join our dynamic Software Engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, test, and deploy cloud application solutions that integrate cloud and non-cloud infrastructure....
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
London
Azure Cloud engineer
Azure Cloud Engineer | 3 Month Contract | Fully remote | OutsideIR35 Re‑architect an Azure environment into a secure, production‑grade, enterprise‑ready platform. Core Responsibilities: Redesign Azure architecture for scale, reliability, and security.Implement HA, failover, DR, and BCP.Harden security: Key Vault, Managed Identities, RBAC, Private Endpoints, NSGs, WAF, DDoS.Set up audit logging, monitoring, alerting, and incident response (Azure Monitor, App Insights,...
Cloud computing is no longer just a backbone technology—it is now the engine of digital transformation, underpinning everything from AI and fintech to healthcare and government services. For professionals browsing CloudComputingJobs.co.uk, the biggest opportunities lie with new and fast-scaling employers that are investing heavily in infrastructure, platforms, and next-generation cloud services.
In this article, we explore the new cloud computing employers to watch in 2026, focusing on UK-based startups, scale-ups, and global companies expanding their footprint across Britain. These organisations have recently secured funding, launched major projects, or won strategic contracts—clear signals of hiring growth.
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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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.
Thinking about switching into cloud computing in your 30s, 40s or 50s? You aren’t alone. Across the UK, employers are hiring professionals from diverse backgrounds to help organisations adopt, manage & optimise cloud technology. But let’s cut through the buzzwords. This guide gives you a practical, UK-focused reality check on cloud computing careers for career switchers — what roles exist, what you actually need to learn, how long it takes to retrain and, importantly, whether age matters.
If you’re exploring a move into cloud computing, this article lays out what’s realistic and how to get there without falling for hype.
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