Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - AWS

Akkodis; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy and support scalable AWS environments that underpin critical services. You will collaborate with development and security teams to build resilient, cost‑effective cloud infrastructure and champion best practices in automation and governance.

You will work with IaC tools (Terraform and CloudFormation), scripting (Python, Bash, AWS CLI) and monitoring (CloudWatch) to implement reliable solutions, optimize performance, and guide

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing AWS environments.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, AWS CLI).
• Good understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Optimize environments for performance, availability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain IaC solutions using Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Support cloud migration and transformation projects.
• Implement and maintain cloud governance and security controls.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Python

Bash

AWS CLI

CloudWatch

Security/compliance

Troubleshooting

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS)

As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will design, implement, and support AWS infrastructure that underpins critical business services. You will work closely with internal technology teams to ensure the cloud environment remains secure, resilient, cost‑effective, and aligned with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Lambda.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, availability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Support cloud migration and transformation projects.
• Implement and maintain cloud governance, security controls, and compliance standards.
• Monitor cloud services and proactively investigate incidents and performance issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Act as a senior technical escalation point for AWS‑related issues.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver robust cloud solutions.
• Evaluate new AWS services and technologies, recommending improvements where appropriate.

About You

You are an experienced cloud professional with strong AWS expertise and a passion for delivering high‑quality infrastructure solutions.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing AWS environments.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, AWS CLI).
• Good understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with container technologies, including Docker, ECS, or EKS.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging platforms.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration initiatives.
• Understanding of ITIL‑based service management practices.
• Exposure to AWS cost management and optimisation strategies.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.