Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Contract - Inside IR35) - Fully remote

ZipRecruiter; Altrincham; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in delivering secure, automated cloud environments for a leading insurance client. This hands-on position demands deep expertise in AWS and infrastructure automation, allowing you to influence high-impact projects while working remotely. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure compliance and best practices in cloud delivery, all while enjoying the autonomy and technical influence that comes with this strategic role. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and infrastructure automation.
• Proven expertise in Terraform and Ansible for IAC.
• Experience with Snowflake and SQL Server administration.

Responsibilities

• Translate architecture into working AWS environments.
• Build environments using Terraform and Ansible.
• Administer Snowflake and SQL Server from an operations perspective.

Skills

AWS cloud infrastructure

Terraform

Ansible

Snowflake

SQL Server

Windows Server

Active Directory

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Contract – Inside IR35)

Client: Leading Insurance Company

Contract Duration: 6 Months (Until Dec 2025)

Rate: Please discuss (Inside IR35)

Location: Remote (UK-based only)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (via umbrella company engagement)

Overview:

We are hiring an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme for a leading insurance client. You'll play a key role in delivering secure, automated cloud environments that support business-critical applications. This is a hands-on, delivery-oriented role requiring deep expertise in AWS, infrastructure automation, and enterprise application support. You will be stepping in to support continuity during a period of contractor transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate high-level architecture into working AWS infrastructure environments
• Build environments based on HLDs, aligning with architectural standards and patterns
• Use Terraform and Ansible to implement infrastructure-as-code and automate application/service deployments
• Support promotion of releases across environments through to production
• Administer and maintain Snowflake and SQL Server from an infrastructure/operations perspective
• Ensure environments are built securely and aligned with DevOps and cloud best practices
• Collaborate with Architects, Security, and other engineering teams to ensure consistent and compliant infrastructure delivery
• Contribute to the installation and automation of applications/services
• Apply working knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory to support hybrid environments

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure (essential)
• Proven track record using Terraform and Ansible for IAC and automation
• Infrastructure administration of Snowflake and SQL Server
• Experience building and managing environments based on architectural designs
• Familiarity with secure, enterprise-grade environments (no direct production access, role separation, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft technologies, particularly Windows Server and Active Directory
• Ability to deliver under pressure with minimal oversight in a fully remote setup

Desirable Experience:

• Background in insurance or financial services
• Exposure to middleware or application integration projects
• Understanding of front-end application delivery pipelines

Why Apply?

• Work remotely on a strategic cloud programme with a leading insurer
• High-impact contract with autonomy and technical influence
• Join a skilled, mature team at a critical phase of delivery

Note: This role is Inside IR35 and requires engagement via an approved umbrella company.