At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance AWS infrastructure and lead cloud migration for a major transformation programme.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company driving digital transformation in the cloud space.
- Benefits: Earn £600–£650 per day, enjoy hybrid working, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with exciting career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape critical cloud infrastructure and work with top cloud specialists on impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Strong AWS experience and background in regulated industries required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Join a business delivering a major cloud transformation, helping to build the AWS platform that will underpin a large-scale migration programme. This is a hands-on contract for an experienced Cloud Engineer with a strong infrastructure background and proven experience operating within highly regulated environments.
Role Overview
- Location: Hybrid/Warrington (2 days per week on-site)
- Package: £600–£650 per day Outside IR35
- Contract: Initial 3–6 months with strong potential for extension
- Industry: Cloud & Digital Transformation
What You'll Be Doing
- Assess and enhance the existing AWS infrastructure to support a large-scale cloud migration.
- Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient AWS environments.
- Take ownership of core cloud infrastructure, including networking, IAM, compute, storage, and Kubernetes services.
- Optimise cloud architecture to improve performance, resilience, and cost efficiency.
- Work closely with Solution Architects and Data Engineers to ensure the platform meets project requirements.
- Provide technical expertise on AWS best practices, governance, and infrastructure design.
- Lead engagement around AWS MAP programme opportunities and any available co-funding initiatives.
- Ensure all infrastructure aligns with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Main Skills Needed
- Strong hands-on AWS infrastructure experience, including VPC, IAM, EC2, S3, EKS, and networking.
- Proven background delivering cloud migration and infrastructure modernisation projects.
- A strong cloud infrastructure focus, with experience building and supporting enterprise-scale AWS environments.
- Experience working within highly regulated industries such as financial services, insurance, legal, or similar sectors where security and compliance are critical.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and cost optimisation.
- Ability to work collaboratively across architecture and engineering teams.
- Experience with the AWS MAP programme would be advantageous.
- Previous experience within the gambling industry would be a distinct advantage.
What's in It for You
- £600–£650 per day outside IR35.
- Hybrid working with only two days per week on-site in Warrington.
- Initial 3–6 month contract with strong likelihood of extension.
- Opportunity to shape the cloud infrastructure for a business-critical transformation programme.
- Work alongside experienced cloud specialists on a complex enterprise migration.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Senior Cloud Engineer employer: Addition+
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact a major cloud transformation project. With a competitive daily rate and the flexibility of hybrid working in Warrington, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside seasoned cloud specialists while enhancing your skills in a highly regulated environment. We are committed to fostering employee growth and diversity, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a difference.
