Cloud Engineer - Early Careers

We are looking for an Early Careers Cloud Engineer to join our growing technology team, supporting the delivery and operation of modern cloud environments and solutions across Microsoft Azure and AWS.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their cloud engineering career who has gained some practical cloud or DevOps experience and wants to develop broader skills across multi-cloud infrastructure, automation and DevOps engineering.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the deployment, configuration and operation of cloud resources across Azure and AWS.
• Support the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, including Azure DevOps.
• Help automate application and infrastructure deployments.
• Work with Git, source control, branching and release management processes.
• Assist with troubleshooting deployment, environment and cloud infrastructure issues.
• Work alongside experienced Cloud and DevOps Engineers to deliver client solutions.
• Support Infrastructure as Code and automation activities.
• Contribute to cloud monitoring, security and operational improvements.
• Maintain technical documentation and deployment procedures.
• Work within agile delivery teams and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Develop your technical capability across Azure, AWS, DevOps, automation and cloud engineering.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Around 6–24 months of experience within Cloud, DevOps, Infrastructure or a similar technical role.
• Practical experience or exposure to Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
• Some hands-on experience with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tooling.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Understanding of Git and source control.
• Good understanding of core cloud and infrastructure concepts.
• An interest in automation and Infrastructure as Code.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively within technical and multidisciplinary teams.
• A genuine interest in developing a career across cloud and DevOps engineering.

Desirable Experience

We don't expect candidates at this level to have experience across all of the following, but exposure to any of these areas would be beneficial:

• Azure and/or AWS infrastructure, including compute, networking, storage and identity.
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation or similar.
• Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tooling.
• PowerShell, Bash, Python or other scripting languages.
• Docker or containerisation.
• Cloud monitoring, security and observability tooling.
• Azure or AWS certifications.
• Experience within Government, Defence or other secure environments.

Security Clearance

This role supports work within secure Government and Defence environments. Candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance and will be required to maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the duration of their employment.

The Opportunity

This role is designed for someone who has started building practical Cloud or DevOps experience and is ready to take the next step in their career.

You will work alongside experienced technology professionals, gain exposure to real-world Azure and AWS environments and have the opportunity to develop your skills across cloud infrastructure, DevOps and automation.

We don't expect you to know everything from day one or to already have experience across both Azure and AWS. We're looking for strong technical foundations, curiosity and the motivation to develop into a well-rounded multi-cloud engineer.

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover
• Hybrid Working – UBDS Group offers a flexible working environment to help enable you to operate at your maximum regardless of your location. With offices in London & Manchester we offer a culture that is focussed on outcomes and giving you a work life balance but at that same time creating and driving a culture of inclusivity and togetherness

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

With a portfolio including UBDS Digital and Rayo, UBDS Group Companies proudly offer comprehensive, end-to-end digital solutions tailored for both the public and private sectors. By harnessing the strengths of leading technology partners, we deliver innovative strategies, services and solutions that address complex challenges and drive significant value. Our services cover digital consulting, cloud platforms, data and ai, cybersecurity, managed services and delivery management.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.