Cloud Engineering on AWS, GCP & Azure
We design, build, and manage production-grade cloud infrastructure on AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure — from greenfield cloud-native builds to complex migrations from on-premise. Architected for reliability, optimised for cost, and secured for compliance. Serving businesses in the USA, UK, Canada, and Europe.
Cloud engineering is the discipline of designing, building, deploying, and operating applications and infrastructure in cloud computing environments — AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure. Unlike basic cloud hosting (simply moving a server to the cloud), cloud engineering means architecting for elasticity, cost efficiency, security, and reliability from the ground up — using managed services, serverless computing, auto-scaling, and infrastructure as code.
- Platforms
- AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure
- Services
- Cloud migration, serverless, multi-cloud, security
- IaC
- Terraform, Pulumi, AWS CDK
- Compliance
- SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA
- Cost optimisation
- 20–60% reduction typical
Cloud Engineering Services
Cloud engineering encompasses the full spectrum of cloud work — from strategy and architecture through to day-two operations, cost optimisation, and security. SpiderHunts Technologies delivers complete cloud engineering engagements backed by AWS, GCP, and Azure certifications.
Migrate on-premise applications, databases, and infrastructure to AWS, GCP, or Azure. Full migration planning, lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-architecting depending on your timeline and goals.
Design and build serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and EventBridge — eliminating server management, reducing costs, and auto-scaling to any demand.
Design multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures across AWS, GCP, and Azure — with unified networking, consistent security policies, and workload portability.
Audit and reduce your cloud bill by 20–60% through rightsizing, Reserved Instance planning, Spot Instance usage, storage tiering, and eliminating idle resources.
Implement cloud security best practices: IAM least-privilege, VPC architecture, encryption at rest and in transit, WAF, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and compliance automation for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA.
Ongoing cloud operations: infrastructure monitoring, incident response, cost management, security patching, and architecture reviews — as a managed service without a full-time cloud engineer hire.
Why Most Cloud Migrations Fail — and How We Do It Right
80% of cloud migrations run over budget or timeline, according to Gartner. The most common reasons: poor planning, underestimating dependencies, and treating the cloud like a data centre.
- Cloud bill higher than on-premise after migration
- Applications not designed to use cloud capabilities
- Security vulnerabilities from misconfigured IAM and S3
- No visibility into what's driving cloud costs
- Single cloud provider with no disaster recovery
- Compliance requirements not met in cloud architecture
- Cloud spend optimised from day one — 20–60% reduction vs lift-and-shift
- Re-architected for cloud-native services: managed databases, queues, CDN
- Security-first: IAM least-privilege, encryption, VPC segmentation
- Full cost visibility with tagging taxonomy and alerting
- Multi-cloud DR with automated failover tested monthly
- SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / GDPR compliance designed in, not bolted on
Cloud Engineering Engagements We Have Delivered
Concrete examples of cloud engineering projects SpiderHunts Technologies has delivered — with measurable outcomes across migration, cost, security, and reliability.
Migrated a 200-server on-premise data centre to AWS for a financial services firm — designing VPC architecture, RDS migration, S3 data lake, and CloudFront CDN — completing in 16 weeks with zero production downtime.
Rebuilt a monolithic REST API as serverless (AWS Lambda + API Gateway + DynamoDB) for a SaaS company — reducing infrastructure cost by 73% and eliminating all server maintenance overhead.
Designed an AWS primary / GCP disaster recovery architecture for a logistics platform — automated failover tested monthly, achieving 99.99% uptime SLA with 15-minute RTO.
Audited and optimised a £45,000/month AWS bill for an e-commerce company — delivering £28,000/month savings through Reserved Instances, rightsizing, S3 lifecycle policies, and unused resource termination.
Designed a HIPAA-compliant cloud architecture on AWS for a US healthcare startup — Business Associate Agreement, encryption at rest/transit, CloudTrail audit logging, and VPC isolation for PHI workloads.
Migrated a 40-microservice application to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) — with Helm chart management, Istio service mesh, Workload Identity, and Artifact Registry — reducing deployment time from 2 hours to 8 minutes.
Industries We Deliver Cloud Engineering For
Cloud requirements differ significantly by sector — compliance obligations, data sovereignty, uptime requirements, and cost sensitivity all vary. We bring sector-specific cloud experience across six verticals.
PCI-DSS and SOC 2 compliant cloud architecture, encrypted data pipelines, and audit-ready infrastructure for payments and banking.
HIPAA-compliant cloud environments on AWS, with PHI isolation, BAA agreements, CloudTrail audit logging, and encrypted storage.
Auto-scaling cloud infrastructure for peak trading events, CDN-accelerated delivery, and cost-optimised storage for product catalogues and media.
Multi-tenant cloud architectures, serverless APIs, managed Kubernetes on EKS or GKE, and per-tenant cost attribution for SaaS billing.
Hybrid cloud setups connecting on-premise OT systems with cloud analytics, IoT data pipelines, and supply chain visibility platforms.
GDPR and ISO 27001-compliant cloud architecture, data sovereignty controls, and enterprise landing zone design on AWS or Azure.
How Our Cloud Engineering Process Works
Every cloud engagement follows a structured four-phase process — from assessment and architecture design through to migration, optimisation, and ongoing operations. We work as an extension of your team, not in isolation.
Cloud Assessment & Strategy
We audit your current infrastructure, applications, and workloads — mapping dependencies, identifying migration candidates, and recommending the right cloud platform and strategy for your goals and timeline.
Architecture Design & Planning
We design your target cloud architecture — VPC layout, network topology, IAM structure, data residency, compliance controls, and IaC module design — reviewed and signed off before implementation begins.
Migration & Build
We execute the migration or build in phases — starting with lower-risk workloads, running parallel environments, and using zero-downtime cutover strategies for production systems.
Optimise, Secure & Operate
Post-migration, we optimise costs, harden security posture, implement monitoring and alerting, and transition to ongoing managed operations — or hand over fully documented to your team.
AWS vs GCP vs Azure — Which Cloud Is Right for You?
Choosing the right cloud platform is one of the most consequential decisions in a migration. Here is an objective comparison across the criteria that matter most to engineering and technology teams.
| Feature | AWS | Google Cloud (GCP) | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market share & maturity | Largest — 31% market share | Third — 11% market share | Second — 24% market share |
| Best for | Most workloads — broadest service range | Data analytics, AI/ML, Kubernetes | Microsoft-stack enterprises, hybrid AD |
| Managed Kubernetes | EKS (solid, widely adopted) | GKE (best-in-class) | AKS (good Azure integration) |
| Serverless | Lambda — most mature ecosystem | Cloud Run (container-native) | Azure Functions (good .NET support) |
| AI/ML services | SageMaker, Bedrock, Rekognition | Vertex AI — strongest ML platform | Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services |
| UK/EU data residency | eu-west-2 London, eu-west-1 Ireland | europe-west2 London | UK South, UK West, North Europe |
| Best pricing model | Reserved Instances, Savings Plans | Sustained use discounts (automatic) | Hybrid Benefit for Windows/SQL licences |
Cloud Tools & Technologies We Use
We are certified and fluent across all three major cloud platforms and the surrounding toolchain — from infrastructure as code and container orchestration through to security, observability, and cost management tooling. We select the right tool for your environment.
Trusted by Businesses Worldwide
SpiderHunts Technologies has been architecting and operating cloud infrastructure since 2015. Our cloud engineering practice is built on a decade of hands-on experience running production cloud environments across AWS, GCP, and Azure — serving startups, scale-ups, and enterprise clients in the USA, UK, Canada, and Europe.
Cloud Engineering — USA, UK, Canada & Europe
SpiderHunts Technologies is a UK-registered cloud engineering consultancy delivering cloud migration, serverless architecture, and managed cloud services for businesses across the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, and South Africa. We work fully remotely as a cloud engineering partner — from initial strategy through to day-two operations. Every major cloud region is covered with the correct data residency and compliance configuration.
🇺🇸 United States
AWS US-East-1 and us-west-2 primary regions. CCPA-compliant data handling. SOC 2-ready architecture. Coverage across Eastern, Central, and Pacific time zones for daily collaboration and incident response.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
UK-based cloud engineering team. AWS eu-west-2 London and Azure UK South primary regions. GDPR-compliant architecture as standard. Same time zone support for UK engineering and leadership teams.
🇨🇦 Canada
AWS ca-central-1 region deployments. PIPEDA-compliant data architecture. Coverage for Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal-based businesses. Canadian data sovereignty maintained throughout.
🌎 Europe & South Africa
AWS eu-west-1 Ireland and GCP europe-west regions. GDPR EU data residency guaranteed. Experience with German, Dutch, and French market requirements and South Africa cloud infrastructure on AWS af-south-1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cloud Engineering
Everything CTOs, engineering leads, and business owners typically ask before starting a cloud engineering engagement with SpiderHunts Technologies.
What is cloud engineering?
Cloud engineering is the discipline of designing, building, deploying, and managing applications and infrastructure in cloud computing environments such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. It covers cloud architecture, migration, security, cost optimisation, and ongoing operations — going far beyond simply hosting servers in the cloud.
How much does cloud migration cost?
A focused cloud migration for a small application costs £5,000–£15,000. A full data centre migration costs £30,000–£150,000+ depending on server count, data volumes, and re-architecting scope. Cloud cost optimisation engagements start at £3,000 for an initial audit.
How long does cloud migration take?
A single application migration takes 2–6 weeks. A full data centre migration takes 4–6 months. We plan in phases, migrating low-risk workloads first and progressively migrating production systems with zero-downtime cutover strategies.
Which cloud platform should we use — AWS, GCP, or Azure?
AWS is the most mature platform with the broadest service range — best for most use cases. GCP excels at data analytics, Kubernetes, and AI/ML workloads. Azure is optimal for Microsoft-heavy enterprises with existing Office 365, Active Directory, and Windows Server infrastructure. We recommend the right platform based on your workload, team familiarity, and existing vendor relationships.
Can you reduce our existing cloud bill?
Yes — cloud cost optimisation is one of our most requested services. We audit your current AWS, GCP, or Azure spend, identify waste (idle resources, over-provisioned instances, suboptimal storage classes), and implement savings. Typical savings range from 20% to 60% of the existing bill.
How do you ensure cloud security and compliance?
We implement security as architecture — not an afterthought. Every engagement includes IAM least-privilege design, VPC segmentation, encryption at rest and in transit, security group hardening, WAF configuration, and compliance controls for your relevant framework (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA). We also implement continuous security monitoring with GuardDuty, Security Hub, or equivalent.
Do you offer ongoing cloud management?
Yes — we offer managed cloud services covering infrastructure monitoring, incident response, cost management, security patching, and monthly architecture reviews. This is an alternative to hiring a full-time cloud engineer at a fraction of the cost.
What is the difference between cloud hosting and cloud engineering?
Cloud hosting means running your servers or applications on a cloud provider's infrastructure. Cloud engineering means architecting and operating your entire technology stack to exploit the cloud's capabilities — auto-scaling, managed services, serverless, multi-region, cost efficiency, and security compliance. Cloud hosting is a subset of cloud engineering.
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