Job Description

Are you ready to take your Cloud Engineering skills to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team in Coventry Meriden.
Responsibilities:
As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our cloud infrastructure. Your expertise will ensure the smooth operation of our systems, enhancing performance, security, and efficiency. Key responsibilities include:

Utilizing your excellent working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server to maintain and optimize database performance.
Demonstrating your expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop to provide efficient solutions for virtual desktop environments.
Building templates and deploying resources using the latest cloud technologies to streamline our operations.
Setting up robust monitoring and alerting mechanisms, along with creating Azure dashboards for proactive maintenance and rapid fault resolution.
Implementing automation solutions for the startup and shutdown of cloud services, maximizing resource utilization.
Ensuring the security and integrity of our cloud environment, including patching and deploying necessary supporting tooling.
Monitoring service consumption and reporting associated costs, optimizing resource allocation through rightsizing.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams on cloud transformation projects and cloud migrations.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience working with Microsoft SQL Server and Azure Virtual Desktop.
Familiarity with building templates and deploying resources in a cloud environment.
Solid understanding of cloud monitoring, alerting, and dashboard creation.
Proficiency in automating cloud services startup and shutdown.
Knowledge of security best practices and patching in the cloud context.
Ability to analyze cloud costs and optimize resource allocation.
Previous experience in cloud transformation projects or cloud migrations is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies.