Cloud Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cloud Engineer
Job Req ID: 12667 Posting Date: 31-Mar-2023 Function: Software Engineering Location: London, London, United Kingdom Salary: Competitive with great benefits + Β£5K DV Allowance Recruiter: Thomas Porter Locations - London, Cheltenham or Ipswich 5 days onsite You will be required to obtain DV or already hold DV clearanceSecurity isnβt always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.
This is an opportunity to play your part and protect our company, our customers and our communities from cyberattack. Be part of a dedicated team and get ready to be challenged every day to make the most of your skills and experience. Youβll learn from those around you, and from outstanding training and development resources to become even better at what you do. With the best technology at your fingertips, you'll be part of a friendly and flexible working environment where your contribution is always valued. Why this job matters Joining our cloud delivery team, youβll be working within a fast paced, constantly evolving team, that delivers world class secure cloud solutions that make a real difference to our customers.
The team is customer focused so youβll have the opportunity to work directly with end customers, understand their requirements, and lead the design of cloud solutions that make a significant difference in protecting the society in which we live.
Youβll have the opportunity to be deeply hands on in delivery, as well as help support and develop less experienced members of the team, using your own cloud and professional experience to support their ongoing professional development.
Youβll have numerous opportunities to grow and develop your career, as we actively look to support our teamβs professional development, especially in an area as ever changing as cloud. You will be able to demonstrate your expertise utilising cloud services, both compute and appropriate managed services. Primarily in AWS, but any expertise in Azure and GCP would be relevant as well. What youβll be doing
- Provide the technical direction for the development and delivery of world class secure cloud-based solutions.
- Work directly with our customers to understand their requirements and work collaboratively with them to define solutions.
- Lead the design of cloud based solutions as well as be hands on in their development as part of agile delivery teams.
- Translate architectural designs into infrastructure-as-code defined solutions.
- Working with support teams to enable management and monitoring of cloud-based systems, and their ongoing support.
- Provide some third line support to deployed cloud-based solutions.
- Ensure compliance of cloud systems with security policies and regulatory requirements.
- Either line manage or act as a technical mentor to others in the team, assisting them with their ongoing professional development.
- Act as a cloud subject matter expert and evangelist, leading organisational cloud adoption strategies and embedding best practice approaches.
- Cloud Architecture/Design
- Cloud Migration
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Programming/Scripting
Leading inclusively
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation. Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making. Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best. Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over Β£40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, weβre also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, weβll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future β whatever your background or experience.
In todayβs world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. Youβll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, weβre capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Telecommunications Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cloud Engineer roles across BT Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Telecommunications Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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