Cloud Engineer – Powering a Net Zero Future (Portsmouth, UK)
SSE is seeking a talented Cloud Engineer to join our growing IT division in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading energy company committed to a net zero world, investing approximately £10 million daily in homegrown energy solutions.
The Role
As a Cloud engineer, you will be a key member of a collaborative team, working alongside strategists, architects, and subject matter experts to develop and implement technical solutions that drive business acceleration. You will play a vital role in shaping our cloud infrastructure and supporting the delivery of scalable, resilient, and high-performing applications.
Key Responsibilities:
* collaborate with Product Owners and management to effectively manage and communicate demand planning and delivery against the product backlog.
* Design,develop,and maintain automation,self-service,and deployment frameworks aligned with industry-standard cloud patterns and best practices.
* Proactively identify and implement opportunities for continuous enhancement across engineering, delivery, and operational processes.
* Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, guiding them in the adoption of Cloud Native Application Architecture patterns and providing regular progress updates.
* Ensure all architecture and cloud infrastructure adheres to the latest security and software lifecycle standards.
What You’ll Bring:
* A solid understanding of either Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure and Cloud Native Architectures is essential. Cloud certifications in either platform are highly desirable.
* Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows and/or Linux) is advantageous.
* Strong analytical skills and a firm grasp of operational support procedures.
* Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language (Python, Go, Java) and a familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
* Experiance with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform, or Configuration Management tools like Ansible/Puppet, and exposure to CI/CD solutions such as GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
About SSE
SSE is dedicated to becoming a leading energy company in a net zero world. Our IT division is crucial to this ambition, providing the systems, software, and security needed to drive innovation and support our transition to a low-carbon future. We offer expertise in emerging technologies, data and analytics, and cyber security.
Benefits & Inclusion
SSE offers a extensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including discounts on healthcare and gym memberships, a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service, and interest-free loans for tech and transport. We also provide generous family entitlements.
SSE is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support your application and experience. Please contact David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 to discuss any support you may require.
Apply Now
Submit your online application through the “Apply Now” button. Please note that we only accept online applications. Accomplished candidates will be subject to a criminality and credit check prior to commencement of employment.
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