AWS Cloud Engineer - Mid-Level

Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel to Bristol (minimum once a month)

Contract: Inside IR35

Day Rate: £500 Inside IR35

Client: Leading Financial Services Organisation

We are supporting a highly respected financial services client undergoing a major cloud transformation. As part of this, we are seeking a skilled AWS Cloud Engineer with solid hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and migration. You'll be a key member of the delivery team, helping to modernise infrastructure and drive the adoption of cloud-native services in a secure, regulated environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with cloud technologies, infrastructure-as-code, and automation tools, and is looking to further grow their experience in large-scale AWS environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the migration of infrastructure and services from on-premise to AWS, ensuring smooth, secure transitions.
• Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform and Puppet to ensure consistent, repeatable deployments.
• Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and GitHub for efficient software and infrastructure delivery.
• Support deployment activities, incident resolution, and environment optimisation in AWS and hybrid environments.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers and architects to implement robust, scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the platform.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in all infrastructure-related activities.

Essential Experience

• Solid hands-on experience working with AWS services and environments, particularly in infrastructure migration projects.
• Proficiency with Terraform and Puppet for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
• Strong understanding of Git-based workflows, with experience using GitLab or GitHub for CI/CD.
• Background in Linux/Unix system administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams in a remote-first environment.
• Clear, proactive communicator with good documentation and collaboration habits.

Additional Information

• This is a remote-first role, but the successful candidate will need to attend the Bristol office at least once per month (travel expenses not included).
• Experience working in financial services or other regulated industries is a plus but not required.