Cloud Engineer (Junior)

Job Description

Job Description

Vidoori is a trusted partner in cloud transformation and digital innovation, delivering value-driven technology solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients. As part of our continuing growth, we are looking for a motivated and collaborative Junior Cloud Engineer to join our inclusive technology team. This role offers the opportunity to develop practical experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, platform operations, and secure technology delivery across client projects.

Responsibilities – Junior Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure & Automation

• Assist with the design, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of secure and scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Support cloud migration, infrastructure modernisation, platform engineering, and digital transformation projects.

• Help implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, Pulumi, or equivalent technologies.

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages.

• Support the development and operation of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent platforms.

• Assist with the configuration of cloud services including compute, storage, networking, databases, identity, and access management.

• Support containerised workloads using Docker, Kubernetes, and managed container platforms.

• Monitor cloud environments, applications, and infrastructure, responding to alerts and escalating incidents where appropriate.

• Investigate technical issues, perform initial troubleshooting, and contribute to preventative improvements.

• Apply cloud security, access control, governance, backup, and compliance requirements in line with established procedures.

• Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, deployment information, operational procedures, and architecture diagrams.

• Collaborate with cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, software engineers, security teams, project teams, and clients.

Essential Skills – Cloud Infrastructure, AWS, Azure & Automation

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• Initial professional, academic, or project experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, systems administration, software development, or IT operations.

• Foundational knowledge of at least one major public cloud platform: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Understanding of cloud computing concepts including virtual machines, storage, networking, databases, identity, access management, and security.

• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or Pulumi.

• Basic scripting or programming experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript, or Go.

• Understanding of Git-based source control, pull requests, branching, and collaborative development practices.

• Awareness of CI/CD principles, automated testing, deployment processes, and continuous improvement.

• Interest in monitoring, logging, alerting, incident management, and cloud reliability practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to learn and develop technical expertise.

• Clear communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Experience – Cloud Operations, DevOps & Platform Engineering

• Experience using AWS services such as Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, Amazon VPC, or AWS Identity and Access Management.

• Experience using Microsoft Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Functions, Azure Virtual Network, or Microsoft Entra ID.

• Familiarity with Google Cloud services, cloud management consoles, command-line tools, or cloud software development kits.

• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, serverless computing, APIs, microservices, or managed cloud platforms.

• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, Amazon CloudWatch, Datadog, or Splunk.

• Awareness of DevSecOps principles, secrets management, vulnerability scanning, encryption, and cloud security best practices.

• Understanding of Agile delivery methods, Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, or site reliability engineering practices.

• Experience with cloud labs, personal projects, internships, university projects, or industry certifications.

• Cloud certification or willingness to work towards a qualification such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, or Google Cloud Digital Leader.

Benefits & Growth – Careers in Junior Cloud Engineering at Vidoori

• Competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits tailored to support your well-being.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support a healthy work–life balance.

• Opportunities to work on varied cloud transformation, infrastructure, and digital innovation projects across multiple sectors.

• Access to mentoring, technical training, professional certifications, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

• Defined career progression towards cloud engineer, DevOps engineer, platform engineer, cloud architect, or technical consultancy roles.

• An inclusive and collaborative working environment where diverse perspectives and continuous improvement are valued.

How to Apply – Junior Cloud Engineer Careers at Vidoori

• Location: Hybrid – Maryland/Washington DC Area

• Residency: Must be a US Citizen

• Employment Type: Full-time

Join Vidoori as a Junior Cloud Engineer and develop your expertise in secure, automated, and scalable cloud infrastructure. Apply now to build your cloud engineering career in a supportive environment focused on technical learning, collaboration, and professional growth.