Cloud Engineer

Xcede; Greater London; Remote; GBP 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcede is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, implement and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure. You will build IaC and automation, develop deployment frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, and support cloud migration and security initiatives.

The contract runs immediate with initial duration to 31 March 2027 and a high likelihood of extension. This fully remote position offers day rates of £500–£575 via Inside IR35.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance cloud infrastructure across AWS and/ or Microsoft Azure.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation and configuration management solutions.
• Develop deployment frameworks, self-service capabilities and CI/CD pipelines.
• Support cloud migration, platform transformation and cloud-native architecture initiatives.
• Contribute to a proof of concept for Cato Networks SD-WAN, supporting testing, validation and implementation activities.
• Apply knowledge of Zero Trust networking, network security and modern connectivity architectures.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners and engineering teams to deliver cloud platform improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, operational efficiency, resilience and service availability.

Job description

Cloud Engineer – AWS / Azure / Cato Networks

£500–£575 per day | Inside IR35 | Fully Remote | Immediate Start

I'm currently recruiting for a Cloud Engineer to join a leading UK technology services and solutions provider, supporting a major UK energy and utilities organisation on its cloud infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives.

This is an immediate-start contract running until 31st March 2027, with a strong likelihood of a further six-month minimum extension.

The Role

You will join a central Cloud Engineering team, helping design, develop and enhance cloud infrastructure, automation frameworks and platform services. You'll play a key role in supporting cloud migration, improving platform resilience and availability, and enabling the adoption of modern cloud-native architectures.

The role will also involve supporting a proof of concept (PoC) for Cato Networks, specifically its SD-WAN capabilities, alongside wider cloud infrastructure and network security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance cloud infrastructure across AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation and configuration management solutions.
• Develop deployment frameworks, self-service capabilities and CI/CD pipelines.
• Support cloud migration, platform transformation and cloud-native architecture initiatives.
• Contribute to a proof of concept for Cato Networks SD-WAN, supporting testing, validation and implementation activities.
• Apply knowledge of Zero Trust networking, network security and modern connectivity architectures.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners and engineering teams to deliver cloud platform improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, operational efficiency, resilience and service availability.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, or configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
• Exposure to CI/CD tooling, including GitHub, GitLab or Azure DevOps.
• Scripting or software development experience using Python, Go, Java or a similar language.
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures, networking fundamentals and network security principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Cato Networks, particularly SD-WAN and/or Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
• Previous involvement in SD-WAN or SASE proof-of-concept projects.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Architecture.
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• AWS or Azure certifications, or ITIL Foundation.
• Experience working within large, complex enterprise environments.

Contract Details

• Rate: £500–£575 per day
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Start date: Immediate
• Initial duration: Until 31st March 2027
• Extension: Strong likelihood of a further six-month minimum extension
• Working arrangement: Fully remote

If you're a Cloud Engineer with strong AWS/Azure and automation experience, particularly with exposure to Cato Networks, SD-WAN or Zero Trust networking, I'd be keen to speak with you.