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About The Company
CreateFuture is an AI-native consulting partner dedicated to empowering organizations to build innovative digital products and services that truly make a difference. With a client portfolio that includes industry leaders such as PayPal, adidas, NatWest, FanDuel, and Money Saving Expert, CreateFuture emphasizes a people-first approach in all its engagements. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of craftsmanship, quality, and collaboration, which has enabled rapid growth to over 600 talented professionals within just a few years.
At CreateFuture, the team comprises creators who write code, shape delivery strategies, develop AI solutions, and establish best practices that support continuous improvement. The company works closely with clients to challenge existing processes and help them navigate the evolving digital landscape. Its commitment to innovation and excellence makes CreateFuture a dynamic environment for professionals passionate about technology and impact-driven work.
About The Role
The Lead Engineer - Cloud at CreateFuture plays a critical role in guiding the success of cloud engineering initiatives, both for client projects and internal development. This position involves working closely with clients to build and maintain strong relationships, providing expert advice, and ensuring the successful delivery of cloud-based solutions. The role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on technical expertise, capable of leading complex projects that range from traditional cloud migrations to cutting-edge AI enablement and platform engineering.
The Lead Engineer will be responsible for:
- Architecting reliable AI-native infrastructure
- Managing AI lifecycles
- Enforcing cost governance across cloud estates
- Serving as a technical leader, setting direction for the team of cloud engineers
- Mentoring junior staff
- Collaborating with senior leadership to define technical strategies
- Contributing to pre-sales activities
- Representing CreateFuture at industry events
- Acting as an ambassador for the company's cloud capabilities
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Qualifications
- Proven experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and data engineering
- Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
- Expertise in Kubernetes administration and cloud networking (VPC, Service Mesh, Zero Trust security)
- Hands-on experience with AI platforms like AWS Bedrock, Azure AI Studio, LangChain, and custom AI agent development
- Strong software engineering principles, including CI/CD pipelines, testing, and vulnerability management
- Experience deploying data orchestration tools like Apache Airflow, dbt, and real-time streaming technologies such as Kafka or AWS Kinesis
- Knowledge of observability tools (OpenTelemetry) and automated cost management systems (Infracost, OpenCost)
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Azure Architect AZ-305 are highly desirable
- Experience working in regulated industries such as financial services or iGaming is advantageous
- Proven track record in client-facing consulting, stakeholder management, and delivering within strict SLAs and budgets
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical direction and delivery of multiple client and internal cloud projects, acting as a technical lead or individual contributor
- Architect and implement AI-native infrastructure, including dynamic data lakes, vector databases, and RAG architectures
- Build and deploy production-grade AI workflows and custom AI agents using advanced tools and scripting languages
- Define, promote, and enforce best practices in security, governance, and cost management across the organization
- Implement automated security controls, real-time cost anomaly detection, and integrate cost estimation into SDLC processes
- Support the creation and maintenance of reusable internal platforms, reference architectures, and proof of concepts
- Mentor and develop cloud engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning
- Identify new revenue opportunities through a growth mindset and collaborate with commercial teams on pre-sales activities
- Represent CreateFuture at industry events, conferences, and through social media to promote cloud capabilities
- Work closely with talent acquisition to attract, interview, and onboard top cloud engineering talent
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Benefits
- 35 days of leave, including bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced parental and adoption leave policies
- 40 hours of paid learning and development annually
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote options
- Opportunities for travel to client sites and company offices in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London, and Bulgaria
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and personal growth
Equal Opportunity
CreateFuture is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse teams build better products and create a more innovative and welcoming environment for all employees. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know. We are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible hiring experience for everyone.
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