Senior Cloud Engineer – Kerry
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At a glance
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Category
- Platform / Infrastructure
Technologies & skills
Cloud & infrastructure
What you'll be doing
Senior Cloud Engineer role in Financial Services, based in South West Ireland (hybrid). Responsibilities include cloud strategy, migrations, architecture, deployment, security, vendor management, and mentoring. Hands-on with Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, and pipeline management.
- Refine and execute ongoing cloud strategy with senior management
- Manage security, compliance, and on-prem to cloud migrations
- Participate in decision making on costs and supplier management
- Conduct threat analysis and security-based considerations
- Integrate cloud solutions and mentor internal teams
- Provision, observe, and manage pipelines and deployments on Azure and GCP
Key requirements
Must-have
- At least 10 years post-graduation experience, initially as DevOps Engineer/SRE
- Experience in architecturally focused roles
- Deep knowledge of vendor management
- Experience with cross platform cloud migration projects
- Strong security and infrastructure background
- Strength in orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible)
- Strong pipeline deployment experience
- Exceptional communication skills
Nice-to-have
- Experience in Financial Services
- Certifications in GCP and Azure (ideally Solutions Architect level)
Experience: 10+ years
Role signals
- Technical focus
- cloud engineering, architecture, security, DevOps
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Architecture / system design
- Indicated in the listing
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
Senior Cloud Engineer – Kerry
Our client is a well-known brand in Financial Services and is working with us to engage a Senior Cloud Engineer to work with the existing team to manage strategy, migrations, architecture and deployment of internal and customer based related systems.
The role is hybrid with weekly office visits, so you’ll need to be based in the South West.
*The role: *
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Working with Senior Management to refine and execute ongoing cloud strategy including areas of security, compliance and on prem to cloud migrations, third party management etc.
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Involved in decision making relating to costs, supplier selection and management
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High level of security-based considerations and threat analysis
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Ongoing Cloud based integrations and mentoring of internal teams
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Working on Azure and GCP platforms, hands on with provisioning, observability and high-level pipeline and deployment management
*Role Requirements: *
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At least 10 years of post-graduation experience, initially as a DevOps Engineer/SRE moving into a more architecturally focused role
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Deep knowledge of vendor management, cross platform cloud migration projects, security and infrastructure, Financial Services a distinct advantage
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Certifications in GCP and Azure of benefit (ideally Solutions Architect level)
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Strength in Orchestration tools such (Kubernetes/Docker/Ansible)
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Strong pipeline deployment experience
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Exceptional communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences To learn more about the role, company, and process, please forward your latest CV stating availability and required salary and we can arrange a conversation. Note, we can only accept applications from candidates eligible to work in Ireland.
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Interview prep pack
Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.
Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the Senior Cloud Engineer role in Kerry focuses on leading cloud strategy, migrations, architecture, and deployment for a financial services organization, with a strong emphasis on security, vendor management, and hands-on work with Azure, GCP, and orchestration tools.
- Cloud architecture and migration leadership·Medium
- Security and compliance in cloud·High
- Vendor and cost management·High
- Hands-on orchestration and deployment·Medium
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
Start 30-minute prep
Your 30-minute plan
Review Recent Cloud Migration Projects
0–8 minPrepare detailed examples of your involvement in cloud migrations, focusing on challenges, solutions, and outcomes.
Refresh Security and Compliance Knowledge
8–14 minStudy relevant security frameworks and compliance standards, especially those applicable to financial services.
Revisit Orchestration and Pipeline Tools
14–20 minBrush up on your experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines, readying specific technical stories.
Prepare Vendor Management Examples
20–25 minIdentify concrete examples of vendor selection, negotiation, and management from your past roles.
Plan Questions for the Interviewer
25–30 minSelect and tailor questions to ask about the organization's cloud strategy, team, and technology adoption.
Talking points
, 5 itemsCloud Migration Projects
Be ready to discuss your experience leading or executing cross-platform cloud migrations, especially from on-prem to Azure or GCP, as this is a core responsibility.
Security and Threat Analysis
Prepare examples of how you have addressed security and compliance in cloud environments, including threat analysis and mitigation strategies.
Vendor Management
Demonstrate your ability to select, manage, and evaluate third-party vendors, focusing on cost, compliance, and integration with internal systems.
Orchestration and Deployment Pipelines
Showcase your hands-on expertise with Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines, as these are essential for the role.
Mentoring and Communication
Highlight your experience mentoring teams and communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What to research
, 4 itemsAzure and GCP Platform Features
Review the latest features, best practices, and architectural patterns for both Azure and GCP, focusing on migration, security, and deployment.
Security and Compliance Standards
Refresh your knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements relevant to financial services cloud deployments.
Orchestration Tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible)
Prepare to discuss your hands-on experience with these tools, including deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting.
Vendor Management Best Practices
Be ready to explain your approach to evaluating, selecting, and managing cloud vendors, with examples from past roles.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsWhat are the current priorities for cloud strategy and migration within the organization?
Why ask this? Clarifies the immediate focus and expectations for the role.
How is success measured for cloud initiatives and migrations?
Why ask this? Helps you understand performance metrics and goals.
What are the main security and compliance challenges faced by the team?
Why ask this? Gives insight into the organization's risk landscape and priorities.
How does the team approach vendor selection and ongoing management?
Why ask this? Reveals the decision-making process and your potential influence.
What opportunities exist for mentoring and upskilling internal teams?
Why ask this? Shows your interest in leadership and team development.
How are new cloud technologies and tools evaluated and adopted?
Why ask this? Helps you gauge the organization's openness to innovation.
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