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

JR United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join a strategic cloud programme. This fully remote role offers the chance to work with a leading insurance client, delivering secure, automated cloud environments that support critical applications. You'll leverage your expertise in AWS, Terraform, and Ansible to implement infrastructure-as-code and ensure best practices in cloud delivery. Join a mature team at a pivotal time, where your contributions will have a significant impact on the project’s success. If you're ready to take on a high-impact contract that offers autonomy and technical influence, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure is essential.
• Proven track record using Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure automation.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level architecture into working AWS infrastructure environments.
• Build environments based on HLDs, aligning with architectural standards.

Skills

AWS cloud infrastructure

Terraform

Ansible

Snowflake

SQL Server

Windows Server

Active Directory

middleware

application integration

front-end application delivery pipelines

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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Contract – Inside IR35) - Fully remote, Ashton-under-Lyne

Client: Perfect People

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Client: Leading Insurance Company

Rate: Please discuss (Inside IR35)

Location: Remote (UK-based only)

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.
• 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.