Lead Cloud Engineer

LEAD CLOUD ENGINEER Role Overview Hackney Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Cloud Engineer to take overall responsibility for the design, delivery and optimisation of self-service cloud infrastructure and tooling. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring cloud applications and services remain secure, high performing, sustainable, and deliver an excellent user experience for engineers, suppliers and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design, delivery and optimisation of cloud infrastructure and tooling. * Develop and maintain Hackney’s multi-cloud platform across AWS and Google Cloud. * Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency. * Work alongside senior enterprise architecture teams to evolve cloud engineering target architecture. * Ensure all cloud services align with Hackney’s development, security and cloud standards. * Support delivery teams with strategic technical guidance and cloud engineering expertise. * Participate in governance groups including Technical Design Authority and Cyber Security forums. * Contribute to policy and procedure development to support a robust cloud platform. * Mentor junior team members and support the growth and development of the Cloud Engineering team. * Ensure cloud solutions meet objectives around security, financial prudence, inclusion, sustainability and transparency. Essential Experience & Qualifications * Ideally educated to Bachelor’s degree level. * AWS Solutions Architect certification, or equivalent demonstrable experience. * Google Professional Cloud Architect certification, or equivalent demonstrable experience. * Strong experience across AWS and Google Cloud environments. * Proven experience leading cloud engineering teams and enterprise-scale cloud platforms. * Excellent understanding of cloud security, governance and automation best practices. Application Process If you are interested in applying, please respond with: * An up-to-date CV * Your availability / notice period * The role you are applying for * Your required hourly or daily rate (Inside IR35)