Remote Lead Cloud Engineer Job in UK The Investigo Group

Who you are

• Proficiency in working with OpenStack components and services
• Proficiency in working with KVM and Metal as a Service platforms and services
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex solutions on a large scale
• Strong skills in scripting and automation using languages such as Bash, Python, Go, etc
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IAC) methodologies, particularly using Terraform
• Expertise in utilising Ansible for configuration management and deployment
• Hands-on experience with configuring and integratiing cloud storage technologies such as Ceph
• Deep knowledge of Linux/Unix systems including system administration and scripting
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security
• Experience with Operating Systems design, deployment, and debugging, especially in Linux and Windows environments
• Exceptional problem solving capabilities with a proven track record of overcoming technical challenges
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and external partners
• Software development experience
• Experience with systems architecture and design
• Experience working with AWS, OpenStack, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service
• Technical leadership experience

Desirables

• Problem-solving skills
• Effective communication
• Team building capabilities

What the job involves

• Lead the architecture, implementation, and ongoing management of scalable and robust private clouds using OpenStack and Canonical Metal-as-a-service (MaaS)
• Develop automation processes for provisioning, configuring, and managing bare metal servers in a large-scale environment
• Collaborate with internal teams to design and improve tools that automate and streamline infrastructure deployment and operations
• Utilise infrastructure as code (IAC) methodologies and contribute high-quality, well-documented code using languages such as Bash, Python, Go, etc.
• Drive continuous improvement by staying updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices
• Ensure the security, stability, and scalability of the system architecture
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Application process

• Screening call max 30 minutes
• Profile review by hiring manager
• Initial remote interviews
• Final stage on-site