Lead Engineer: Cloud Platform

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

We are looking to recruit a Lead Engineer: Cloud Platform to play a critical role in the ongoing implementation and support of our cloud infrastructure solutions. By leveraging your technical expertise, automation skills, and collaboration abilities, you will contribute to the development of scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-based solutions that drive the success and innovation within this team.

As a Lead Engineer: Cloud Platform, you will design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions to support the University’s technology initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud computing technologies, strong technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable cloud-based solutions.

The role involves provisioning and managing landing zones within architectural guardrails, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to deploy cloud-based resources and optimising cloud spending to deliver right-sized, effective and efficient cloud infrastructures across IaaS and PaaS space. In the role, you will also be responsible for imparting knowledge and training colleagues on Azure best practices and the use of IaC, enabling the wider IT team to adopt and integrate these patterns into their work.

If you thrive working in a complex and varied environment this is an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference in a world class organisation.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Lisa Siuda, Head of Technology Operations

Email: L.Siuda@leeds.ac.uk

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