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

Perfect People; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join a strategic cloud program for a leading insurance company. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, delivering secure and automated cloud environments. You'll leverage your expertise in AWS, Terraform, and Ansible while collaborating with a talented team to ensure the successful implementation of infrastructure solutions. If you're looking for a role that combines autonomy with technical influence in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Proven track record using Terraform and Ansible for automation.
• Experience with Snowflake and SQL Server administration.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level architecture into working AWS infrastructure.
• Build environments based on architectural standards.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliant infrastructure delivery.

Skills

AWS Cloud Infrastructure

Terraform

Ansible

Snowflake

SQL Server

Windows Server

Active Directory

Middleware

Application Integration

Front-end Application Delivery

Job description

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

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Managing Director - Perfect People - Professional Services and Recruitment Partner for the IT Channel

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Insurance Agencies and Brokerages