Cloud Engineer

at  Ricoh

Change your job, change your workplace, change your future…
Ricoh are currently recruiting for a Cloud Engineer based in Birmingham where you will be responsible for monitoring, managing and maintaining the platforms, as well as engaging in project related activities to optimise and upgrade the cloud infrastructure utilising DevOps practices.
Ricoh transforms organisations, using innovative technologies and services enabling you as an individual to work smarter. This is what we call “empowering digital workplaces”.
In fact the entire Ricoh workforce enjoys our pioneering and innovative ways of working. We like to call it: imagine. change., it’s the ethos of our brand and how we drive positive change for ourselves and others. Our teams are embracing change, fostering new ways of working and we have never been more resolute in our mission - “you work for us, and we`ll work for you”.

What you will be doing

• Tackle complex challenges, creating reliable and efficient systems designed for large-scale usage, while demonstrating insight and enthusiasm, and a willingness to innovate and push the boundaries of Cloud and DevOps practices.
• Responsible for optimal monitoring and alert management across the cloud infrastructure and database solutions.
• Proactively respond to infrastructure and database issues.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to resolve cloud infrastructure and database related issues effectively.
• Contribute to and follow security best practices.
• Own security tools and related processes.
• Support with the implementation of backup and disaster recover solutions and strategies.
• Contribute to the overall design and delivery of end-to-end cloud infrastructure, database and application solutions.
• Support and build effective automated infrastructure, development and deployment solutions.
• Create, maintain, build, and deploy effective infrastructure and automation solutions.
• Responsible for well-tested, reliable, and secure infrastructure management practices. Plus, managing both server-side and cloud-based features within the infrastructure.
• Adhere to, contribute to, and advocate for agreed best practices in DevOps and Cloud infrastructure management. Whilst following source/version control processes and best practices to manage infrastructure code.
• Contribute to cost optimisation.
• Mentor team members and provide guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Support delivery within Agile and DevOps frameworks, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the refinement of the infrastructure and deployment backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals.

You will ideally have

• Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a similar role and undertaken qualifications in a related field.
• Preferably you will be able to demonstrate strong expertise in infrastructure management and automation across various platforms.
• Successful candidates will be experienced in managing cloud infrastructure using GCP, with proficiency in Cloud Run and Terraform. With a good understanding of CI/CD practices and tools, ensuring streamlined deployment processes.
• Ideally you have a familiarity with containerization technologies and orchestration tools, such as Docker and Kubernetes. Alongside the ability to demonstrate comprehensive experience across the full infrastructure lifecycle, from design and implementation to monitoring and optimization, ideally within an Agile framework.
• Successful candidates will also be experienced with performance tuning and optimization techniques for cloud services, contributing to overall system efficiency and reliability.
• You will be able to take responsibility for both personal development and project activities. Acta as a collaborative team member, contributing to the success of a team.
• Successful candidates will be excellent communicators and able to adapt to a changing department, team and project environment.

Ideally candidates will have some or all of the below Technical Tools/Skills

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Terraform
• Cloud Run
• CI/CD Tools (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Docker

Technical Tools/Skills - Desirable

• Kubernetes
• Python
• Bash/Shell scripting
• Monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana)
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
• Figma
• GraphQL
• Other cloud solutions such as; AWS, Azure

In return for your commitment, you can expect

• A competitive salary package
• Industry leading benefits

Ricoh is an exceptional place to work. A place where there is strong emphasis on career development for the right individuals. This is a role where you can excel within a fast-paced environment and succeed within a thriving organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company where you can truly capitalise and build on your own experience.
Ready to make that change? Apply now for a confidential conversation with our Recruitment Team.
We are an equal opportunities employer
At Ricoh, we embrace and respect the collective and unique talents, experience, and perspectives of all people. Together we inspire remarkable innovation. That’s how we live the Ricoh Way.
Ricoh have removed the disclosure of convictions box from their application process (ban the box - http://www.bitc.org.uk/programmes/ban-box) offering equal opportunities to all.
For all roles, we will judge each individual on their skills and ability before taking into account their history. However some roles are subject to sensitive and restrictive information and, if successful, you may be required to undertake pre-employment vetting checks which include but are not limited to residency check, credit reference check, financial sanctions` check and a DBS Check. Further information on Employment Vetting can be accessed by contacting the Ricoh Recruitment Team.

• Tackle complex challenges, creating reliable and efficient systems designed for large-scale usage, while demonstrating insight and enthusiasm, and a willingness to innovate and push the boundaries of Cloud and DevOps practices.
• Responsible for optimal monitoring and alert management across the cloud infrastructure and database solutions.
• Proactively respond to infrastructure and database issues.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to resolve cloud infrastructure and database related issues effectively.
• Contribute to and follow security best practices.
• Own security tools and related processes.
• Support with the implementation of backup and disaster recover solutions and strategies.
• Contribute to the overall design and delivery of end-to-end cloud infrastructure, database and application solutions.
• Support and build effective automated infrastructure, development and deployment solutions.
• Create, maintain, build, and deploy effective infrastructure and automation solutions.
• Responsible for well-tested, reliable, and secure infrastructure management practices. Plus, managing both server-side and cloud-based features within the infrastructure.
• Adhere to, contribute to, and advocate for agreed best practices in DevOps and Cloud infrastructure management. Whilst following source/version control processes and best practices to manage infrastructure code.
• Contribute to cost optimisation.
• Mentor team members and provide guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Support delivery within Agile and DevOps frameworks, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the refinement of the infrastructure and deployment backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals