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

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join a strategic cloud program. In this fully remote role, you will leverage your expertise in AWS, Terraform, and Ansible to deliver secure, automated cloud environments for business-critical applications. Collaborating with a skilled team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring continuity during contractor transitions and contribute to the installation and automation of services. This high-impact contract offers autonomy and technical influence, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the insurance sector.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level architecture into working AWS infrastructure environments.
• Use Terraform and Ansible to implement infrastructure-as-code and automate deployments.

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, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

Perfect People

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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.