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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Cloud Engineer

Salary Range
£40,000 - £50,000
£3,333 - £4,167 / mo

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Location Base
Walsall, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Cloud EngineerA fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Cloud or Azure Engineer at a time of major investment and transformation across the IT functions. We’re looking for an experienced cloud engineer to work with our engineering team to develop, implement, optimize, and maintain cloud-based solutions. You’ll be responsible for deploying and debugging cloud stacks, educating teams on new cloud initiatives, and ensuring the security of the cloud infrastructure.About us:You may not have heard of South Staffordshire PLC but we’re the group behind South Staffs and Cambridge Water, Office Watercoolers, Hydrosave, Onsite and SSI; all businesses that face into the Water and Utilities market. With around 3000 employees across the UK and abroad, you're not just doing a job; you're building a career.About the role:You’ll be able to identify the most optimal cloud-based solutions for our business and maintain cloud infrastructures in accordance with best practices and company security policies. A top-notch cloud engineer should have excellent troubleshooting skills, stay current with industry trends, and should be a team player.

Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions.
Modifying and improving existing systems.
Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives.
Designing, developing, and deploying modular cloud-based systems.
Developing and maintaining cloud solutions in accordance with best practices.
Ensuring efficient functioning of data storage and processing functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security.
Identifying, analysing, and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
Regularly reviewing existing systems and making recommendations for improvements.
Interacting with clients, providing cloud support, and making recommendations based on client needs.What you’ll need:Degree in computer science or a similar field or relevant experience.
Extensive experience in the field of cloud computing.
Experience with CI/CD systems.
Experience with SysOps.
Azure certifications preferred.
Troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Client management skills.What you’ll get in return:A leadership structure designed to support your personal growth and development within the business.
Salary £40-50k DOE
Bonus to 10%
Private Medical Cover
Matched Pensions Scheme
On-site Gym
On-site childcare
Retail discounts

Location: Green Lane, Walsall Ws2 7PD
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £40-50k DOE

You may also have experience in the following: Cloud Operations Analyst, IT Security Analyst, Cloud Operations Engineer, IT Security Engineer, Cloud Operations, Infrastructure Monitoring, 1st Line Support, 2nd Line Support, Network Analyst, Network Engineer, etc.
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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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 (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cloud Engineer roles across South Staffordshire PLC's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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