CloudStack Engineer

Build your cloud infrastructure career by working hands-on with the technology powering high-performance compute, data and AI environments.

Company Overview
This London-based technology business is developing infrastructure and technology at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data and high-performance computing. The team works across cloud platforms, physical infrastructure and compute environments, providing engineers with exposure to both software and the technology operating underneath it.

With ambitious plans for its infrastructure, this is an opportunity to join a technically focused environment where you can develop your expertise while taking genuine ownership of your work.

Job Overview
As a CloudStack Engineer, you will help deploy, manage and support cloud and compute infrastructure, ensuring environments remain reliable, secure and performant.

The CloudStack Engineer role is aimed at someone with around 2 to 3 years of experience across cloud infrastructure, Linux, networking, virtualisation or platform engineering.

You will work across Apache CloudStack or similar private cloud technologies, Linux environments, KVM virtualisation, networking and compute infrastructure. Previous CloudStack experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates with strong OpenStack, KVM or private cloud experience are also encouraged to apply.

This CloudStack Engineer position offers the opportunity to build deeper technical expertise while working alongside experienced technology professionals on live infrastructure.

Here's what you'll be doing:
Supporting the deployment, configuration and management of Apache CloudStack environmentsManaging virtual machines, compute resources, storage and networkingSupporting Linux-based infrastructure and KVM virtualisation environmentsMonitoring cloud infrastructure to maintain availability, performance and reliabilityTroubleshooting issues across cloud platforms, Linux, networking and virtualisationSupporting the deployment and commissioning of new compute capacityInvestigating infrastructure incidents and identifying root causesSupporting infrastructure upgrades, maintenance and configuration changesWorking across both cloud software and underlying physical infrastructureDocumenting configurations, processes and technical findingsIdentifying opportunities to improve infrastructure reliability and automationWorking closely with senior engineers and technical leadership to resolve infrastructure challengesHere are the skills you'll need:
Around 2 to 3 years of experience within cloud infrastructure, systems, platform engineering or a related technical roleExperience with Apache CloudStack, OpenStack or similar private cloud technologiesGood Linux administration and troubleshooting skillsUnderstanding of KVM or similar virtualisation technologiesGood understanding of compute, storage and virtualisation conceptsKnowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs and core networking principlesExperience troubleshooting cloud or infrastructure issuesExposure to infrastructure automation or scripting would be beneficialA practical and methodical approach to technical problem-solvingStrong attention to detailClear communication and technical documentation skillsAn interest in AI infrastructure, data centres and high-performance computing
Work Permissions
You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here are the benefits of this job:
£50,000 to £65,000 salary depending on experienceHands-on experience with live cloud and compute infrastructureExposure to technology supporting AI and data-intensive applicationsOpportunity to develop specialist Apache CloudStack expertiseExperience across Linux, networking, compute, storage and virtualisationOpportunity to work closely with experienced technology professionalsStrong potential for technical progression as the infrastructure growsOpportunity to take greater ownership as your experience develops
A career as a CloudStack Engineer can open the door to long-term opportunities across cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, DevOps and data centre technology. With AI and data-intensive applications increasing demand for scalable computing infrastructure, engineers who understand both cloud platforms and the technology underneath them are developing an increasingly valuable combination of skills.