Senior Cloud & Server Engineer
The closing date is 07 October 2025
Job summary
The Senior Cloud & Server Engineer will assist the Cloud & Server Lead and Architect in the development of modern, reliable, 999 Cloud & Server solutions for the Trust.
The Senior Cloud & Server Engineer will work closely with the Cloud & Server Lead to ensure that appropriate technical resources are trained and then aligned to work streams, to ensure a seamless and consistent delivery of Cloud & Server services to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA's) and technical standards.
As well as being an experienced Senior Cloud & Server Engineer the role is a "hands on" technical role which requires extensive experience. Please see the job description for more details.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Cloud & Server Engineer will require a working knowledge of Cloud & Server technologies as listed above.
Assist in the translation of business requirements for Cloud & Server services into technical deliverables within the Cloud & Server environment, considering industry trends and opportunities; proactively working with the wider Cloud & Server engineering team.
Ensure that all Systems and/or Services are configured and monitored to provide useful data to capacity plan, performance monitor and to enable in/out of hours alerting in the event of agreed thresholds being breached or an outage occurring.
Support the Lead Cloud & Server Engineer and Architect in developing, setting and measuring performance against Trust wide Capacity and Availability plans in line with agreed Service requirements against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA's)
The post holder will ensure the use of IT Tools/Tool sets is optimised across all the Cloud & Server team to maximise effectiveness, efficiency and service availability.
Establish and develop meaningful and mutually beneficial business relationships with technology vendors and suppliers, to ensure that the Trust has access to timely third-party support to address its business needs.
Requirement for prolonged concentration when working on Cloud & Server implementation, support, testing and issue resolution.
Frequent working in Data Centres with exposure to a highly intense sensory environment, extremes of temperatures and noise.
About us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our newfive-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-7389452
Job locations
Exeter HQ
Abbey Court, Eagle Way
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Exeter HQ
Abbey Court, Eagle Way
Exeter
EX2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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