Senior Cloud Automation Engineer

Senior Cloud Automation Engineer

Manchester (Hybrid- 1 day on site every 2 weeks)£55,486 - £64,631 (exceptional max £75,875)

A Senior Automation Engineer is required for our client to help modernise and scale our technology platforms through high-quality, secure automation.

In this role, you'll lead the design and delivery of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD solutions across a hybrid, Azure-first environment, working closely with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams. You'll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership, setting automation standards, shaping strategy, and mentoring others.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver enterprise-scale automation using Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell and Python
• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
• Act as the Azure automation SME, advising on security, resilience, and cost efficiency
• Influence standards and governance via the Technical Design Authority
• Support and develop colleagues in an inclusive, collaborative team

Experience required:

• Strong experience delivering automation in Azure and hybrid environments
• Deep IaC and scripting expertise
• Knowledge of on-premise infrastructure technologies including, Server (operating system and hardware), VMware, Exchange, Networks switches, firewalls, storge technologies security and SAN.
• Experience working within regulated or complex enterprise estates
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Leadership or mentoring experience

Experience with M365, Power Platform or AI-driven automation is beneficial but not essential.