Cloud Engineer

We're looking for a Cloud Engineer to join our Azure Cloud team and play a key role in the design, implementation and optimisation of our cloud infrastructure. Working within a complex enterprise environment, you'll help deliver scalable, secure and resilient cloud solutions that support critical business services across The AA. As we continue our cloud transformation journey, you'll be involved in major migration and modernisation initiatives, helping move services from on premises environments into Azure while driving automation, operational excellence and platform improvement. This is an opportunity to work on high profile technology programmes, influence technical decisions and contribute to the evolution of our cloud platform. Working closely with Cloud Delivery Lead, Engineers, Development teams and Technology stakeholders, you'll help ensure our cloud services remain reliable, cost effective and aligned to business needs, while championing best practice across cloud engineering, security and DevOps.,

• Designing, implementing and supporting Azure based cloud solutions across infrastructure, platform and software services.
• Delivering cloud migration and modernisation initiatives, helping move workloads from on premises environments into Azure.
• Developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates.
• Monitoring, optimising and enhancing cloud performance, availability, security and cost efficiency across the estate.
• Supporting DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and cloud native application deployments in partnership with development teams.
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues, driving service improvements and sharing knowledge with colleagues and offshore teams.
  
  Strong hands-on experience designing, building and supporting Azure cloud solutions within a complex enterprise environment.
• Proven experience delivering cloud migration and modernisation initiatives, including transitioning services and infrastructure from on premises environments into Azure.
• Deep understanding of Azure services, cloud architecture principles and engineering best practice, with the ability to make sound technical decisions and solve complex challenges.
• Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code, automation and deployment pipelines using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, PowerShell or similar technologies.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, resilience, monitoring and operational support, with a focus on delivering reliable, scalable and cost-effective services.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, delivery and business teams while supporting and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
  
  We're always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you'll have access to a range of benefits including:
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
Plus, so much more! We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.