What you'll be doing

The Cloud Systems Engineer position operates within the Technology & Engineering department at Future. We provide the global digital infrastructure and support required to deliver many high traffic brand websites, ecommerce/content analysis systems, back-office services and advertising services. You'll report into the VP of Engineering and support the engineering team globally. We frequently participate in hack-days, local meetups and larger conferences to ensure our skills are kept thoughtful and to work with different members of the team

You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You'll help analyse the current system, it's strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it. You'll participate in project management efforts as the teams implement plans, and you'll have a role in communicating progress and status to partners.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

To succeed you will be a proficient software developer, with experience in networking, storage, containerisation, and Linux operating systems. .

Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience directing long-term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into applicable tasks for engineers
Experience in the full SDLC process
Proficient in Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary)
Deliver both software and infrastructure with CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Experience in Landing Zone architectural patterns (Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient in Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient in development languages such as C# or JavaScript

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £50,000 - £60,000

This is a UK, Remote-based role

… Plus more great perks, which include;

Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level T5

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

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