Senior Cloud Automation Engineer
Manchester (Hybrid- 1 day on site every 2 weeks)

£55,486 – £64,631 (exceptional max £75,875)
A Senior Automation Engineer is required for our client to help modernise and scale our technology platforms through high-quality, secure automation.
In this role, you’ll lead the design and delivery of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD solutions across a hybrid, Azure-first environment, working closely with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams. You’ll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership, setting automation standards, shaping strategy, and mentoring others.
Responsibilities:
*Design and deliver enterprise-scale automation using Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell and Python
*Build and improve CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
*Act as the Azure automation SME, advising on security, resilience, and cost efficiency
*Influence standards and governance via the Technical Design Authority
*Support and develop colleagues in an inclusive, collaborative team
Experience required:
*Strong experience delivering automation in Azure and hybrid environments
*Deep IaC and scripting expertise
*Knowledge of on-premise infrastructure technologies including, Server (operating system and hardware), VMware, Exchange, Networks switches, firewalls, storge technologies security and SAN.
*Experience working within regulated or complex enterprise estates
*Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
*Leadership or mentoring experience
Experience with M365, Power Platform or AI-driven automation is beneficial but not essential.