Cloud Engineer.

About 56Bit

56Bit is a leading cloud consultancy specialising in building and maintaining best-practice infrastructure platforms within the AWS cloud. We pride ourselves on delivering robust, scalable, and secure solutions that adhere to the highest industry standards, including the AWS Well-Architected Framework. Our team of certified cloud engineers also plays a crucial role in DevOps initiatives, driving innovation and operational excellence for our clients.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Cloud Engineer to join our growing team of cloud specialists. In this role, you will be instrumental in the design, implementation, and maintenance of cutting-edge cloud infrastructure on AWS. You’ll work across various customer platforms, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability, while continuously striving for automation and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

As a Cloud Engineer at 56Bit, you will participate in two core areas: Support & Maintenance and Projects, alongside contributing to our Innovation, Customer Service, and Autonomy principles.

Support & Maintenance

• Apply best practices and preventive maintenance techniques to ensure the health and stability of customer platforms.
• Participate in a 24×7 on-call support rotation to ensure continuous service availability.
• Implement changes and updates to customer infrastructure, adhering to change management protocols.
• Update documentation diligently following any changes, severity incidents, or system updates.
• Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and upkeep of run books.

Projects

• Build and deploy best-practice infrastructure platforms in AWS, strictly following the Well-Architected Framework and other industry standards.
• Develop all infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Conduct several testing paradigms to ensure solution robustness and reliability.
• Participate in roll-out and go-live phases of new projects.

Innovation

• Proactively identify and propose solutions to solve real-life technical challenges.
• Apply automation to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Explore and introduce AI-driven improvements to internal processes and automations.
• Identify and close technical gaps within existing systems or processes.
• Conduct Proofs-of-Concept (POCs) for internal tooling and new technologies.

Customer Service

• Contribute to increasing customer retention by consistently improving service delivery.
• Adhere strictly to service delivery guardrails and guidelines.
• Maintain a strong customer-focused approach in all interactions and deliveries.

Autonomy

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
• Research thoroughly and propose solutions rather than solely identifying problems.
• Ensure your work aligns with best-practice methodologies.
• Work effectively with minimal peer guidance.
• Actively seek validation and feedback from senior cloud engineers to ensure high-quality outputs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Cloud Architecture: Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable AWS cloud environments.
• Infrastructure & Containerization: Proficiency in Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker for seamless deployment and infrastructure management.
• Scripting & Automation: Strong scripting capabilities (e.g., Python, Bash) with a proven ability to automate routine infrastructure operations and leverage AI automation tools to streamline workflows and ticket management.
• CI/CD & Delivery: Hands-on experience building, managing, and optimising CI/CD pipelines, including integrating automated security and code quality scanning.
• Observability & Reliability: Strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and alerting practices to ensure high availability, fast incident response, and optimal performance across cloud systems.
• DevOps Culture: Strong understanding of core DevOps and SRE principles, with a proactive attitude and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Team Dynamics: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Communication: Strong communication and documentation skills for writing clear technical specs, runbooks, and post-incident reviews.

Must Have

• Any AWS Associate certification, preferably AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate certification.

Why Join 56Bit?

At 56Bit, you’ll be part of a dynamic and expert team where continuous learning and professional growth are highly valued. We encourage our engineers to innovate, take ownership, and contribute to building world-class cloud solutions while maintaining a healthy work-life balance through our on-call rotation.