BT Group

Cloud Engineering Specialist

BT Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cardiff • United Kingdom

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Tech Stack

BigQueryCloudGoGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonTerraform

About the role

  • Engineer, operate and continually improve Google Cloud platform capabilities that power Data & AI workloads across the organisation.
  • Design and implement standardised, reusable platform patterns (IaC, CI/CD, observability, security) that increase reliability and reduce manual effort.
  • Ensure the stability, performance and resilience of data platforms by applying SRE practices, automation and proactive incident prevention.
  • Lead engineering delivery of platform features, working closely with architects, data engineers and product teams to enable secure, scalable solutions.
  • Drive engineering-led cost optimisation, identifying inefficient configurations and implementing changes aligned to FinOps best practices.
  • Maintain excellent observability and monitoring across critical services, ensuring issues are detected early and resolved effectively.
  • Contribute to secure platform design, ensuring IAM, data protection, compliance and regulatory requirements are embedded in all engineering work.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance within the Cloud Engineering squad, supporting best practices and raising engineering standards.
  • Play an active role in team development, mentoring engineers, sharing knowledge and contributing to a strong engineering culture.

Requirements

  • Strong experience engineering on Google Cloud for data or AI workloads.
  • Strong experience being hands on with Terraform and automated IaC delivery.
  • Strong experience with IAM, cloud security patterns and controls for regulated environments.
  • Preferred Degree-level education in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience operating containerised workloads on GKE or Cloud Run.
  • Experience building data or platform pipelines using BigQuery / Pub/Sub / Dataflow / Composer.
  • Experience supporting air gapped or sovereign cloud environments.
  • Exposure to FinOps practices and engineering led cost optimisation.
  • Experience with Python or Go for platform tooling and automation.
  • Familiarity with Vertex AI, ML Ops workflows or data platform patterns.
Benefits
  • Annual On target bonus 10% (personal and company multipliers)
  • BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
  • Life Assurance
  • Direct share scheme
  • Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
  • 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
  • My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers
  • Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership
  • Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
  • Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
  • 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service with buy holiday option
  • Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
  • Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV’
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Hard Skills & Tools
Google CloudTerraformIaCCI/CDSRE practicesIAMPythonGoBigQueryGKE
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentoringteam developmentknowledge sharingengineering culture
Certifications
Degree in Computer ScienceDegree in EngineeringDegree in Mathematics