Cloud Engineer

As the UK’s largest water company, we are taking action for a new world of water - fixing the problems of today, and building resilience for tomorrow.
The Cloud Engineer will assist in the configuration and support of Public Cloud services that support Thames Water's Digital estate. They will work with project teams to build out cloud deployments according to agreed designs and provide ongoing support.

What you’ll be doing as a Cloud Engineer

• Deploying and supporting Public Cloud services (IaaS, PaaS etc) according to agreed designs.
• Respond to incidents and requests via Service Now and the team mailbox, working with senior members of the team to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible. Automate deployment, scaling, and management of cloud resources
• Monitor cloud environments to ensure security, compliance, and performance standards are met.

We are looking for two Cloud Engineers
Base location – Hybrid Clear Water Court Reading
Working hours – 36 hours
Necessary requirements for the role – MUST be able to come to the office a minimum of one day a week.

What you should bring to the role

• IT related degree or the equivalent
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms ideally Azure
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure and automation tools such as Terraform
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.