Cloud Engineer

Sse Plc

The Role

Overview

Design, automate and deliver cloud services for SSE's digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

  • automation
  • deployment
  • cloud architecture
  • security
  • continuous improvement
  • stakeholder advisory

Tasks

-Design and develop automation, self-service and deployment frameworks in line with industry standard cloud patterns and practices. -Partner with Product owners and management to manage and clearly articulate demand planning and delivery against the projected backlog and book of work. -Ensure all architecture and Cloud infrastructure accommodates the latest security and software lifecycle patterns. -Identify and progress opportunities to drive continuous improvement across engineering, delivery, and operational practices. -Support stakeholders to adopt and leverage the latest Cloud Native Application Architecture patterns, delivering scalable, resilient, and performant solutions. Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, be able to provide regular progress updates and flag any issues accordingly.

Requirements

  • terraform
  • ansible
  • github
  • aws
  • azure
  • python

What You Bring

-Experience and knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code i.e. Terraform or of Configuration Management i.e. Ansible/Puppet and exposure to common CI/CD solutions and tools such as GitHub, Gitlab, or Azure DevOps. -Understanding of either Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure and Cloud Native Architectures is essential. A Cloud Certification in either Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure is desirable, but not essential. -Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows and/or Linux) desirable, but not essential. -Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of operational support procedures. -Knowledge of software development lifecycle and the ability to write software in at least one general-purpose programming language (Python, Go, Java).

The Company

About Sse Plc

-SSE is a pioneering force in the energy sector, committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions. -Founded with a vision to revolutionize the energy landscape, SSE has grown into a major player in both energy generation and infrastructure development. -With a focus on wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources, SSE has consistently led the way in sustainable energy production. -The company is known for undertaking large-scale projects, including renewable energy plants and energy transmission networks. -SSE also plays a significant role in infrastructure development, working across multiple sectors including utilities, transport, and commercial sectors. -A standout achievement for SSE was the completion of one of the largest offshore wind farms in Europe. -The company’s dedication to reducing carbon emissions and contributing to the global shift toward clean energy is evident in its portfolio of green projects. -SSE’s expansion into international markets has further solidified its position as a leader in the renewable energy space.

Sector Specialisms

Onshore Wind

Offshore Wind

Hydro Power

Flexible Thermal Generation

Solar

Battery Technologies

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Carbon Capture

Hydrogen Storage

Electricity Generation

Gas Production

Gas Storage

Telecoms Networks

Energy Supply

Distributed Energy

M&E Contracting

Rail Businesses

Business Energy Supply

Public Sector Energy Supply

Renewables

Flexible Power Stations

Pumped Storage Hydro

Run-of-River Hydro

Energy Portfolio Management

Security Clearance

-criminality check -credit check