Cloud Engineer

6 Month Contract – AWS Cloud Engineer – Cloud Transformation (Insurance) – Consultancy Role

Are you an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer looking to work on a cutting-edge cloud transformation project? Join our dynamic consultancy team, partnering with a leading insurance business to deliver an enterprise-scale AWS migration and modernization initiative.

About Us:

We are a fast-growing technology consultancy specializing in cloud transformation, DevOps, and modern infrastructure solutions. We work with top-tier clients across multiple industries, enabling them to leverage the power of the cloud for enhanced efficiency, scalability, and innovation.

The Role:

As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for our insurance sector client. You will work closely with architects, developers, and DevOps teams to ensure a seamless transition to AWS, applying best practices for security, reliability, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy AWS cloud solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to migrate and modernize applications to AWS.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
• Optimize cloud performance, cost, and security using AWS-native services and best practices.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments and improve operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot cloud-related issues and ensure high availability of systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and client teams.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, etc.).
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, etc.).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and cloud governance principles.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, ELK, etc.).
• Previous experience working in insurance, financial services, or regulated industries (preferred).
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.) are a plus.