Senior Cloud Engineer

Base Location: Havant and Reading

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

You will

• Provide technical leadership & oversight to the group Analytics platform team
• Be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security and scalability of analytics platform services
• Deliver full automation of the deployment of analytics platform services via Infrastructure as code
• Help to set development standards, configure operational support processes and provide technical assurance 
• Provide support to analytics platform users and internal development teams interacting with the analytics platform services

You have

• Extensive experience of deploying Azure & AWS cloud resources and be fully conversant with agile and DevOps development methodology 
• Extensive experience in using Terraform to deploy cloud resources as infrastructure as code 
• Excellent understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with related tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). 
• A strong understanding of security best practices within Azure & AWS 
• Experience of cloud data services (preferably Databricks) in both Azure & AWS 

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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