Job Description
Principal Cloud Engineer
Salary: £90,000 - £98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget. Active SC Clearance is required for this role.
Are you a Cloud Engineering leader ready to shape strategy, influence large-scale platforms, and drive engineering excellence? We're seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to lead the design and evolution of secure, enterprise-grade cloud environments for a major UK government programme in Manchester.
This hybrid role offers flexibility across home, office, and client site, while placing you at the centre of high-impact, mission-critical delivery.
The Opportunity
As a Principal Cloud Engineer, you'll operate at the forefront of technical leadership—setting direction, defining standards, and guiding multiple Cloud Pods. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term organisational goals.
This role goes beyond deli...