Lead Cloud Engineer Role at Barts Health NHS | Shape Healthcare Innovation in London | Apply Now with Sponsorship

Location
Whitechapel, London

Type
Permanent, Full-time

Salary
£Competitive (NHS Band 8a)

About Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health is one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers, serving over 2.5 million people in East London. They’re on a mission to use cutting-edge data solutions to improve patient outcomes—and they need a Lead Cloud Engineer to help build the secure infrastructure that makes it possible.

Job Details

Benefits

• Work on impactful projects that directly improve patient care
• Supportive work environment with training and mentorship
• NHS pension scheme and generous annual leave
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• Opportunities for career growth within one of the UK’s largest NHS trusts

Requirements

• Experience leading cloud infrastructure projects (Azure preferred)
• Strong scripting skills (Python, BASH, Terraform)
• Background in DevOps, security, and large-scale data environments
• Ability to communicate complex tech concepts clearly
• Passion for healthcare innovation and data-driven solutions

Salary Details
Competitive salary aligned with NHS Band 8a, plus benefits.

About the Role
You’ll design and manage the Barts Health Data Platform, ensuring secure, scalable cloud solutions for sensitive patient data. This isn’t just another tech job—you’ll enable groundbreaking research that personalises treatments and saves lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and optimise Azure cloud infrastructure for the PharosAI project
• Ensure compliance with NHS security and governance standards
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with researchers
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges in real-time
• Shape long-term cloud strategy for the Trust

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a standard DBS check.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Barts Health encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Barts Health NHS Trust
• Address: Ashfield Street, Whitechapel, London E1 1FR
• Website: www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

Reference Number
236-BCO-NM304-25

How To Apply
Ready to use your cloud expertise for meaningful work? Apply today—this role won’t stay open long.