Junior Cloud Engineer

One of our most exciting clients (an innovative and fast-growing global biotech) are expanding their Business Information Systems team and seek a Junior Cloud Engineer to support their digital infrastructure transformation.

This role sits within the Infrastructure Engineering function, where you'll contribute to the design, deployment, and management of cloud-based systems and automation tools that enable secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions. The environment is highly collaborative, agile, and dynamic, offering exposure to cutting-edge technologies and regulated industry practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and manage cloud infrastructure solutions, primarily in Microsoft Azure (AWS experience a plus).
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Git-based workflows.
• Support CI/CD pipeline development using Azure DevOps and other tools (GitHub is a plus).
• Work closely with internal IT and business teams to support infrastructure needs across multiple domains.
• Assist in implementing FinOps practices for cloud cost optimization and transparency.
• Support containerized workloads with tools like Kubernetes.
• Ensure documentation and governance practices are adhered to, especially in a regulated environment.
• Stay up to date with evolving technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal Candidate:

• 1–4 years of experience in a Cloud Engineering or DevOps role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure, and ideally exposure to AWS.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Git, and modern IaC principles.
• Familiar with CI/CD processes, especially in Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS architectures.
• Interest or experience in working with Kubernetes.
• Solid problem-solving abilities and comfortable navigating fast-paced environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with cloud security and compliance principles (regulated industry experience is a plus).

Nice to Have:

• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries.
• Exposure to AI platforms, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience supporting both project-based and operational cloud environments.

Please click ‘apply’ or contact David Rowland (Recruiter II) at Planet Pharma for more information:

E: [email protected]

T: +44 20 3928 8381

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com