Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Fully remote

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 .

Job Type: Part-time