Senior Cloud Engineer
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LocationLisbon
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentTechnology
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 11, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or a similar role
Strong proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Understanding of modern application SDLC best practices
Strong understanding of cloud security best practices
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
Self-motivated learner who proactively seeks out new skills and challenges
Believes in a collaborative, transparent, and trust-based team culture
Comfortable communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with agile development methodologies
Understanding of foundational cloud services (networking, storage, compute, etc.)
Solid understanding of DevOps automation tools and practices (CI/CD) such as Jenkins, GitHub, Terraform, AI-assisted coding tools, or comparable tools
Hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, Cursor, or similar) to improve productivity and code quality
Familiarity with evaluating and adopting AI-powered engineering tools, including prompt engineering for infrastructure and automation tasks
Experience within the Finance / Insurance industry is a plus
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus
Skills
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud
Jenkins
GitHub
Terraform
GitHub Copilot
Amazon CodeWhisperer
Claude
Cursor
Job Type:
Permanent
Build a brilliant future with Hiscox
About the Role
The Senior Cloud Engineer will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on hands-on engineering work while also providing technical guidance to other engineers on the team. The ideal candidate will partner with product owners, tech leaders, and software engineers to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
You will bring strong technical depth, excellent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset. You are comfortable working in agile environments, mentoring peers, and driving improvements across the platform.
Key Responsibility Areas
Cloud Infrastructure Management
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Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
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Architect cloud solutions for new and existing workloads, making sound technical decisions on services and patterns.
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Implement and manage cloud security measures including network configurations, firewalls, and access control.
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Monitor and analyze cloud system performance, troubleshooting and resolving issues proactively.
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Analyze cloud usage patterns and recommend optimizations to reduce spending.
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Implement security policies and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
Collaboration and Coordination
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Work closely with the Lead Cloud Engineer and cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with business needs.
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Coordinate with other Technology teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud services.
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Provide technical mentorship and guidance to cloud engineers and DevOps engineers on the team.
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Communicate effectively within and across teams, including with vendors when required.
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Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, helping to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Continuous Improvement
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Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvement within cloud infrastructure.
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Stay current with cloud technologies and best practices; recommend and lead adoption of improvements.
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Participate in incident post-mortems, contributing to key learnings and system improvements.
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Use AI-powered coding and engineering tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, Claude) to accelerate development workflows, code reviews, and infrastructure-as-code authoring.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
•
5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or a similar role.
•
Experience within the Finance / Insurance industry is a plus.
•
Strong proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
•
Understanding of modern application SDLC best practices.
•
Strong understanding of cloud security best practices.
•
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
•
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.
•
Self-motivated learner who proactively seeks out new skills and challenges.
•
Believes in a collaborative, transparent, and trust-based team culture.
•
Comfortable communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
•
Experience with agile development methodologies.
•
Understanding of foundational cloud services (networking, storage, compute, etc.).
•
Solid understanding of DevOps automation tools and practices (CI/CD) such as Jenkins, GitHub, Terraform, AI-assisted coding tools, or comparable tools.
•
Hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, Cursor, or similar) to improve productivity and code quality.
•
Familiarity with evaluating and adopting AI-powered engineering tools, including prompt engineering for infrastructure and automation tasks.
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