Infrastructure Cloud Engineer

AA Insurance NZ; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing allowance

Insurance discounts

Fareshare programme

Flexible working

Job summary

AA Insurance NZ is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design, build and support secure cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS. You will implement infrastructure-as-code with Terraform, automate deployments, and ensure high performance, security, and reliability for AI-focused workloads.

The role requires 3–5 years in Cloud/Infra, hands-on AWS/Azure, and strong IaC skills. Flexible working options and a collaborative team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Cloud, Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering.
• Hands-on with AWS and/or Azure.
• Strong Terraform and Infrastructure as Code capability.
• Experience with deployment automation and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of cloud security, identity and governance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS.
• Develop and manage infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform.
• Support cloud platforms that enable AI and development workloads.
• Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines and cloud automation.
• Monitor, optimise, and support cloud services for performance and security.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and document standards and procedures.

Skills

AWS/Azure

Cloud infrastructure

Infrastructure as Code

DevOps practices

Cloud security

Tools

Terraform

Job description

We're not just another workplace. We're a group of people who genuinely care about making a positive difference for New Zealanders. We're committed to supporting our customers, our people, our communities, and the environment. Our purpose is to earn the trust of every New Zealander by protecting what matters most.

About The Role

As a Cloud Engineer within our Infrastructure & Security team, you'll help design, build, and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS. Working closely with other Cloud and Infrastructure specialists, you'll use automation and infrastructure-as-code practices to deliver high-performing cloud environments that support both business and AI-focused initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, building, and maintaining cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS
• Developing and managing infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform.
• Supporting cloud platforms that enable AI and development workloads.
• Building and maintaining automated deployment pipelines and cloud automation solutions.
• Monitoring, optimising, and supporting cloud services to ensure performance, security, and reliability.
• Troubleshooting infrastructure issues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.Maintaining technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures.

A Bit About You

• 3-5 years' experience in Cloud, Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Strong Terraform and Infrastructure as Code capability.
• Experience with modern deployment, automation, and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of cloud security, identity, and governance principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.
• Passion for cloud technology and emerging AI capabilities.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

You'll join a collaborative and inclusive workplace where innovation is encouraged, ideas are valued, and learning never stops. We offer flexible working, development opportunities, a $250 wellbeing allowance, insurance discounts, and access to Auckland Transport's Fareshare programme.