Cloud Engineering Manager

Salary: £85,000 - 85,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require experience leading Cloud Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering teams.
• We require strong Azure engineering and architecture experience.
• We require experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• We require experience with Azure Landing Zones.
• We require experience in Azure networking, identity and cloud security.
• We require experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• We require experience with Bicep.
• We require experience with Azure DevOps.
• We require experience with DevOps and CI/CD.
• We require experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
• We require experience with cloud governance.
• We require experience with cloud migration programmes.
• We require experience with Azure cost optimisation and FinOps.
• We require experience in technical solution design.
• We require experience with Agile, Scrum and Kanban.
• We require strong stakeholder management skills.
• We require supplier management experience.
• We require excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Desirable: local government experience.
• Desirable: experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
• Desirable: experience with Zero Trust architecture.
• Desirable: experience with multi-cloud environments.
• Desirable: experience with enterprise-scale transformation programmes.

Responsibilities:

• We lead, coach and develop a team of up to six Cloud Engineers.
• We manage Agile delivery, sprint planning, stand-ups and engineering ceremonies.
• We design and implement secure Azure and Google Cloud environments.
• We deliver Azure Landing Zones and modern cloud platforms.
• We drive Zero Trust cloud architecture and security best practice.
• We implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Bicep.
• We apply Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) principles.
• We lead cloud migration and modernisation initiatives.
• We drive DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
• We ensure cloud governance, resilience and operational excellence.
• We work closely with Architecture, Security, Development, Data and Infrastructure teams.
• We review new project requests and provide technical direction, solution design and delivery estimates.
• We manage Azure cost optimisation and FinOps activities.
• We build delivery roadmaps and continually improve engineering processes.
• We manage supplier relationships and technical delivery partners.

Technologies:

• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• GCP
• Kanban
• Security
• Terraform

More:

We are a London-based council recruiting a Cloud Engineering Manager to lead a highly skilled Cloud Engineering team through one of our most exciting technology transformation programmes. This is a permanent role based in Westminster, London, with hybrid and flexible working, a salary of £79,005 to £88,149, and the opportunity to build modern Azure and Google Cloud environments from the ground up. The role is heavily technical, with around 80% focused on cloud architecture, engineering strategy and delivery, alongside leadership and people management. We offer a 36-hour working week, 31 days annual leave plus your birthday off, an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, employee discounts, and learning and development opportunities.

last updated 32 week of 2026