Cloud Engineer

description: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Location: Hybrid (1–2 days per week in Canary Wharf office) Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 months) Salary: £44,835 – £47,195 per annum, based on experience Closing Date: 04 July 2025 at 17:00 (role may close earlier if filled) About the Role Our client, a prominent professional body within the finance sector, is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support the migration of on-premises infrastructure to cloud platforms. The successful candidate will work with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure solutions, supporting the organisation’s transition to a cloud-first approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement cloud migration strategies.
• Manage and configure Azure and AWS resources including virtual machines, networks, storage, firewalls, and databases.
• Deploy and maintain endpoint management tools (e.g., Intune, MDM, Apple School Manager) for device compliance and updates.
• Work alongside cybersecurity personnel to enforce security measures, compliance, and conduct risk assessments.
• Modernize legacy systems into IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS models for enhanced performance and scalability.
• Create automation scripts and infrastructure templates using ARM, CloudFormation, Terraform, PowerShell, and AWS CLI.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues, contribute to disaster recovery planning, and provide ongoing technical support.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and manage effective communication with vendors and stakeholders.

Candidate Profile Required Skills & Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with expertise in Azure and AWS. Strong understanding of cloud architecture and integration with on-premises systems. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with mobile device/application management. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Strong customer service orientation. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect are preferred.

Benefits Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility options. 25 days' annual leave (with buy/sell options), increasing up to 30 days plus bank holidays. Employer pension contribution up to 10.15%, life assurance, and critical illness cover. Health cash plan and wellbeing initiatives. Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave (up to 6 months’ full pay, subject to service length).

Application Process To apply, please upload your CV and complete the online application form. Early applications are encouraged as the position may be filled before the closing date.