Cloud Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by eTeam Workforce Limited
£358 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Knutsford, Cheshire, UK
Summary: The Cloud Engineer role involves working with cloud infrastructure and DevOps tooling, primarily focusing on AWS technologies. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT, particularly with containers and Kubernetes. The position requires a mix of essential and desirable skills, including scripting and knowledge of cloud networking. The role is based in Knutsford and requires 2-3 days of onsite work each week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage cloud infrastructure using Cloud Formation.
- Work with containers and Kubernetes on cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
- Utilize DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, and Git.
- Configure and manage a wide range of AWS services.
- Implement network configurations and cloud networking patterns.
- Support Java-based applications, APIs, and microservices.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 9 years of IT industry experience.
- 5+ years of experience with containers and Kubernetes.
- 3+ years of experience with Cloud Formation.
- Experience with AWS services like API Gateway, Lambda, and EC2.
- Network experience with cloud networking patterns.
- 5+ years of scripting experience in languages like PowerShell or Python.
- Relevant AWS certifications.
Salary (Rate): £358 per day
City: Knutsford
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.
Job Title: Cloud Engineer
Duration: 31/12/2025
Location: Knutsford 2-3 days onsite
Pay rate: £358 per day Inside IR35
Role Description:
Essential Skills/Basic
Minimum 9 years of IT industry experience
5+ years of experience working with containers, Kubernetes and related technologies on Cloud platform(s) - AWS preferably
3+ years of experience working in setting up the cloud infrastructure using Cloud Formation
Experience of DevOps tooling such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, Nexus, Git, Jira etc.
Experience in working & configuring wide range of AWS services such as API Gateway, Lambda, ECS, Elastic Load Balancers, EC2, MSK, RDS - Oracle preferred
Experience on virtual server hosting (EC2), container management (Kubernetes, ECS and EKS) and Linux Operating System
Network experience, aware of cloud network patterns such as VPC, network InterconnecT, subnets, peering, Firewalls, etc...
Basic knowledge of Java based application, API & Microservices
Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of Scripting experience using PowerShell, Perl, Ruby, Node js or Python
Proficient with Jira, Jenkins, Bitbucket/Gitlab and Git Workflows
Exposure to working within a controlled environment such as banking and financial services
Experience on Docker and at least one Docker Container orchestration - Amazon ECS/EKS, Kubernetes.
Relevant AWS certification(s)
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.