Location: Hybrid - Offices in West/North Yorkshire, UK
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
About Us:
Simulation Software Ltd (SSL), a member of the Hydraulic Analysis Group, is a leading provider of cutting-edge simulation and modelling software solutions for the water and energy industries.
Our flagship product, VariSim, is a powerful pipeline simulation tool for which we are actively developing a cloud platform to enhance its accessibility, scalability, and performance. We are passionate about leveraging cloud technologies to drive innovation and efficiency for our clients worldwide.
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, security, automation, and DevOps practices. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure cloud environments to support our applications and services.
You will be a member of the group’s IT team and liaise directly with our software development team. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a hybrid working environment. At SSL you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.)
* Develop automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or Ansible
* Implement security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and monitoring
* Optimize cloud environments for cost, performance, and reliability
* Work closely with development and operations teams to support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native applications
* Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues
* Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and scalability
* Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and best practices
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* Proven experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
* Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
* Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud governance
* Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD
* Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team
Preferred Qualifications:
* Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Professional Engineer, etc.)
* Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
* Knowledge of serverless computing and cloud-native architectures
* Familiarity with database services (PostgreSQL, RDS, NoSQL, etc.)
If you are passionate about cloud technologies and eager to work in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!
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