AWS Cloud / Infrastructure Engineer - Contract Inside IR35

The Bridge IT Recruitment; Manchester; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based IT recruitment firm is seeking an AWS Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer for a contract position based in Manchester, predominantly remote. The role involves designing and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, virtualization, and collaboration skills are essential. The position offers a competitive rate of up to £475 per day, with occasional office visits.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• Strong background in Windows/Linux systems and VMware virtualization.
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and operate infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure.
• Collaborate with teams to develop architectural solutions.
• Drive technology strategy for system resilience and efficiency.

Skills

Proven expertise in AWS and Azure

Strong knowledge of hybrid environments

Collaboration skills

Driving technology strategy

Tools

Windows/Linux systems

VMware virtualization

Job description

Overview

AWS Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer — Location: Manchester but predominantly remote. Duration: Contract to end of March 2026.

Inside IR35 - Rate up to £475 per day.

Our public sector client are looking for an AWS Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer for a 6 month contract. You will design and implement robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions across AWS and Azure cloud environments, as well as hybrid on-premises platforms (Windows/Linux, VMware).

You will work openly and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, including third party service providers, to provide expertise and develop architectural solutions.

This role will be instrumental in driving their technology strategy ensuring their systems are resilient, efficient, and ready for the future.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and operate robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, and hybrid on-premises platforms (Windows/Linux, VMware).
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and third party providers to develop architectural solutions.
• Drive technology strategy to ensure systems are resilient and efficient.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in AWS and Azure cloud platforms, with strong knowledge of hybrid environments.
• Strong background in Windows/Linux systems and VMware virtualization.
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture best practices, governance, and security.
• Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical designs.
• A forward-looking mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.

Candidates will be predominantly remote, with 1-2 days per month visit to the Manchester office.