1 to 25 of 27 Contract Cloud Engineer Jobs in the UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cloud DevOps Engineer/Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare. As a Cloud DevOps Engineer/Cloud Infrastructure Engineer , you will focus on building, automating, and … managing scalable cloud infrastructure while ensuring the highest standards of security and availability. This is a contract-based role (6-12 months) offering hybrid/remote working options, a salary range of £500 - £600 per day (Inside IR35) and benefits. Responsibilities: Develop and automate infrastructure for cloud-native networks, integrating APIs for seamless operations. Work with virtual cloud … Terraform, Pulumi, and GitOps principles. Contribute to an Agile development environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions. What We Are Looking For: Previously worked as a Cloud DevOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Network Engineer, Cloud Platform More ❯

Cloud Security Engineer 6 Months £(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid - 1-2 Days per month on-site in London Key Accountabilities Responsible for ensuring the security implementation of GDO projects across T&I and CTIO areas, delivering high quality services and creative solutions across all Cloud hosted solutions. Create Cloud Security Policies and … engineer them - Preventive, Detective, Reactive and Forensic Controls. Test Cloud Security Policies. Engineer Security Controls for Cloud-based AI Solutions. Perform end-to-end Cloud Security Assurance for AI Workloads. Engineer Cloud Security Solutions for Container Technology and micro services. Engineer Cloud Security Solutions for Development, Security and Operations (DevSecOps). … Engage across multiple functions on a global level to build and deploy DevSecOps for Cloud environments. Perform Threat Modelling for Cloud-based Workloads and Develop Counter Measures. Perform design reviews of new 3rd party Cloud and/or On Prem solutions, products, and services to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate mitigations. Ensure Security overlay of all More ❯

Cloud Engineer – Outside IR35 Milton Keynes (2–3 days/week onsite) | Up to £522/day | 6-Month Contract | Start: 5th Jan 2026 We’re seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer with active SC Clearance to support cloud platform build and application migration activities within a large digital transformation programme. Key Focus Areas: Public Cloud adoption and cloud migration (multi-cloud environment) Cloud operating model design and low-level architecture DevSecOps and agile delivery within enterprise environments Discovery, application passporting, and migration readiness assessments Azure experience Requirements: Active SC Clearance (essential) Strong background in Cloud Engineering and Technology Architecture Experience delivering cloud platform builds and migrations to public cloud Knowledge of agile , DevSecOps , and cloud operating models Details: Outside IR35 Hybrid: Milton Keynes 2–3 days/week Start date: 5th January 2026 Duration: Up to 6 months Rate: Up to £522/day More ❯

Lead SailPoint Identity Security Cloud Engineer Remote (required to be onsite for PI planning ) 6 Month Contract £650 - £740/day Lorien's Financial Services client are currently recruiting for a Lead SailPoint Identity Security Cloud Engineer to join on a 6 month initial contract, inside IR35. A Lead SailPoint ISC Engineer will act as … Strong understanding of identity lifecycle management, Zero Trust, and governance compliance. Financial services or regulated environment experience preferred. Desirable skills Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies. SailPoint certification Identity Security Cloud Engineer, CISSP, CISM, or similar. Collaboration experience with MS Teams\Zoom collaboration. Identity AI adoption for risk-based access analytics and behavioural anomaly detection. Should this position be More ❯

Cloud Engineer (Defence) Location: South West (onsite, 4 days per week) Rate: £700800 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) active or recently lapsed Join a high-profile Defence programme delivering complex, mission-critical cloud environments. This role sits within a secure engineering team, building and maintaining highly available Kubernetes and Terraform-based infrastructure for classified … systems. Key Focus Hands-on cloud engineering within secure environments (more engineering than architectural design). Ownership of Kubernetes-based platform build, deployment, and optimisation. Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform in multi-tenant, air-gapped, and Terraform Cloud environments. Cloud-native testing, verification, and automation of platform reliability. Contribution to the secure delivery and compliance of cloud platforms supporting Defence systems. Required Skills & Experience DV Clearance (current or lapsed within 12 months). Strong Kubernetes engineering experience (build, management, troubleshooting). Deep Terraform knowledge (Terraform Cloud preferred). Cloud platform testing and validation experience (e.g. integration, performance, or environment resilience). Experience in modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or hybrid secure hosting). More ❯

Cloud Engineer (Defence) Location: South West (onsite, 4 days per week) Rate: £700–800 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) – active or recently lapsed Join a high-profile Defence programme delivering complex, mission-critical cloud environments. This role sits within a secure engineering team, building and maintaining highly available Kubernetes and Terraform-based infrastructure for … classified systems. Key Focus Hands-on cloud engineering within secure environments (more engineering than architectural design). Ownership of Kubernetes-based platform build, deployment, and optimisation. Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform in multi-tenant, air-gapped, and Terraform Cloud environments. Cloud-native testing, verification, and automation of platform reliability. Contribution to the secure delivery and compliance of … cloud platforms supporting Defence systems. Required Skills & Experience DV Clearance (current or lapsed within 12 months). Strong Kubernetes engineering experience (build, management, troubleshooting). Deep Terraform knowledge (Terraform Cloud preferred). Cloud platform testing and validation experience (e.g. integration, performance, or environment resilience). Experience in modern cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or hybrid secure hosting More ❯

Cloud Engineer (Defence) Location: South West (onsite, 4 days per week) Rate: £700800 per day (Outside IR35) Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) active or recently lapsed Join a high-profile Defence programme delivering complex, mission-critical cloud environments. This role sits within a secure engineering team, building and maintaining highly available Kubernetes and Terraform-based infrastructure fo click More ❯

per week (non-negotiable) Start: January 2026 Travel: Deployment to Estonia as project requires: Expenses RT Consulting is expanding our Defence capability and looking for an SC Cleared Multi-Cloud DevSecOps Engineer to support a major defence cloud transformation programme. This is a long-term, high-impact role supporting the transition from a VMWare VCF/Aria … environment to a more scalable, secure, and distributed cloud model using GCP and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC). This role will suit someone who thrives in secure environments, enjoys working in blended delivery teams, and wants to contribute to a programme with genuine operational significance. What You’ll Be Doing You will help shape and deliver the next … generation of Defence hosting capability. You will be responsible for enabling multi-cloud services, supporting migrations, and embedding secure DevSecOps practices across the platform lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the transition from GCP-aligned services towards Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) Designing, improving and supporting multi-cloud compute capabilities Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines across secure More ❯

DBT Cloud Data Engineer (Snowflake, Azure) | Insurance | London (Hybrid) Robert Half International (an S&P 500 global staffing provider) is supporting a global consulting firm in sourcing an experienced DBT Data Engineer to join a major insurance client engagement . The role focuses on scaling a Snowflake Data Warehouse and expanding its DBT Cloud modelling capabilities … ll be part of a growing data engineering function focused on DBT model development , Snowflake optimisation , and data governance across multiple data domains. This role suits a technically strong engineer with proven DBT Cloud experience who can take ownership of data pipelines and drive best practices in transformation, testing, and automation. Key Skills & Experience Deep DBT Cloud expertise, including models, macros, tests, documentation, and CI/CD integration. Hands-on experience developing and optimising in Snowflake Cloud Data Warehouse (schemas, warehouses, security, time travel, performance tuning). Familiarity with Snowflake cost monitoring, governance, replication , and environment management. Strong understanding of data modelling (star/snowflake schemas, SCDs, lineage). Proven Azure experience (Data Factory, Synapse More ❯

DevOps Engineer - GCP & Azure - SC Cleared - £550/day Contract Overview: Position: DevOps Engineer Location: Hybrid - on-site in Corsham or Salisbury one day every fortnight Start Date: January 2026 Duration: Initial 6-month contract Rate: £550 per day (inside IR35) Clearance: Active SC clearance required Essential Skills: Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP More ❯

Oracle Integration Cloud - Oracle Fusion - OIC - 6 month contract - London (Hybrid) - SC Clearance I am working with a public sector client who are looking for an Oracle Cloud Integration Consultant for their ongoing Trasnformation programme. Due to the urgency and nature of the work involved, candidates with active SC clearance will be preferred. The role will focus on … building and maintaining cloud-based integrations, working with Oracle Fusion applications and Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) using a SecDevOps approach. As such, I am keen to speak with candidates who have experience of the following: Proven background in software development, including cloud-based integration projects Hands-on experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) Solid background with … Oracle Fusion Cloud applications (ERP/HCM) Strong skills in designing, building, and unit testing integrations and web services (SOAP/REST/JSON) Practical use of Oracle VBCS for custom development Familiarity with system interfaces in a PaaS environment Knowledge of integration technologies: OAuth, IAM, JWT, Git, XML, JSON, XSLT, Postman, Curl Ability to work collaboratively in a More ❯

Infrastructure Engineer Data Centre & Cloud Hybrid Newcastle 2-3 Days Fortnightly Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for UK Security Clearance £400-£500pd (Inside IR35) About the Role Were looking for a skilled Infrastructure Engineer to help design, build, and support modern data centre and cloud environments. Youll work closely with technical teams to define requirements … deliver robust infrastructure solutions, and ensure systems are tested, secure, and reliable. Key Responsibilities Design and implement infrastructure solutions across data centre and cloud platforms. Support integration, testing, and performance validation of core technology components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient systems. Provide guidance to team members and contribute to key technical decisions. Continuously … improve processes and stay updated on new technologies. Skills & Experience Strong experience as an Infrastructure Engineer in enterprise or cloud environments. Advanced AWS skills with hands-on implementation experience. Knowledge of GitLab CI/CD, ALM, Release Management, and SQA. Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills. More ❯

Skills Required: Proven experience in designing and executing large-scale cloud migration projects. Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform, with extensive hands-on experience in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Experience with containerization technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform. Strong understanding of network architecture, security best practices, and FinOps principles in … a cloud context. Experience with Container Security, including: o Implementing and managing GKE security featuressuch as Workload Identity, Pod Security Policies (or the newer Pod Security Admission controller), and GKE Sandbox. o Configuring and enforcing network policiesto control traffic between pods and namespaces. o Using container scanning and vulnerability management toolsto secure container images. o Implementing Binary Authorizationto ensure … trusted images are deployed to clusters. o Establishing robust IAM policiesfor GKE and related GCP services. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect or DevOps Engineer) are a plus. More ❯

DevOps Engineer - GCP & Azure - SC Cleared - £550/day Contract Overview: Position: DevOps Engineer Location: Hybrid - on-site in Corsham or Salisbury one day every fortnight Start Date: January 2026 Duration: Initial 6-month contract Rate: £550 per day (inside IR35) Clearance: Active SC clearance required Essential Skills: Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP More ❯

Our client, a key player within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking skilled AWS Cloud Integration Engineers to join their team on a contract basis. This role supports the creation, management, and distribution of aeronautical information within a cloud infrastructure, specifically focusing on AWS. The position is based in Malvern with opportunities for remote working and requires Security … Clearance (SC). Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy AWS cloud infrastructure and services to support the P-AIC systems. Identify problems, provide pragmatic solutions, and deliver various technical outputs including presentations, documentation, test plans, user guides, and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with subcontractors to integrate products into the P-AIC System of Systems and the MOD Cloud … and assurance teams. Engage fully in the agile development approach and support estimation and change control processes. Job Requirements: Proficiency in AWS and experience with a broad range of cloud services. Strong scripting skills and automation experience using tools like Ansible. Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Advanced use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC More ❯

Our client, a key player within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking skilled AWS Cloud Integration Engineers to join their team on a contract basis. This role supports the creation, management, and distribution of aeronautical information within a cloud infrastructure, specifically focusing on AWS. The position is based in Malvern with opportunities for remote working and requires Security … Clearance (SC). Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy AWS cloud infrastructure and services to support the P-AIC systems. Identify problems, provide pragmatic solutions, and deliver various technical outputs including presentations, documentation, test plans, user guides, and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with subcontractors to integrate products into the P-AIC System of Systems and the MOD Cloud … and assurance teams. Engage fully in the agile development approach and support estimation and change control processes. Job Requirements: Proficiency in AWS and experience with a broad range of cloud services. Strong scripting skills and automation experience using tools like Ansible. Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Advanced use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC More ❯

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer, Azure, Hybrid working (2 days per week) Our client, a leading business within their sector, are looking to hire a Cloud Engineer. You will be part of a team that ensures availability of infrastructure service, including a safe and reliable service to end users and wider community. The successful candidate will ideally hold an More ❯

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer, Azure, Hybrid working (2 days per week) Our client, a leading business within their sector, are looking to hire a Cloud Engineer. You will be part of a team that ensures availability of infrastructure service, including a safe and reliable service to end users and wider community. The successful candidate will ideally hold an More ❯

Databricks Data Engineer Azure Cloud & Performance Optimization £400-£458pd (Inside IR35) SC Clearance is Essential Remote Overview We are seeking a Databricks Data Engineer experienced in building high-quality data pipelines and optimizing large-scale workloads on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. The ideal candidate is strong in PySpark, Delta Lake, Azure services, workflow automation, and performance … Support CI/CD automation for Databricks via Azure DevOps or similar tools. Maintain documentation on architecture, performance, and governance settings. Required Skills Strong experience with Databricks and multi-cloud data ecosystems. Hands-on with Databricks Jobs/Workflows and monitoring. Advanced PySpark skills, including optimization and schema management. Deep understanding of Delta Lake and incremental processing. Proven Spark More ❯

Oracle Integration Cloud - Oracle Fusion - OIC - 6 month contract - London (Hybrid) - SC Clearance I am working with a public sector client who are looking for an Oracle Cloud Integration Consultant for their ongoing Trasnformation programme. Due to the urgency and nature of the work involved, candidates with active SC clearance will be preferred click apply for full job More ❯

AWS Cloud Architect Location: Knutsford Duration: 6 Month Contract Setup: Hybrid (2 days a week on-site) Were supporting one of our clients in hiring an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to help design and build secure, scalable cloud platforms. This is a hands-on position working across cloud engineering, Kubernetes, automation and security within a highly … Linux troubleshooting background Experience with IAM/security tooling (CyberArk ideal) Understanding of compliance or regulated environments Comfortable working in Agile teams What Youll Do Design and develop AWS cloud solutions Work with Kubernetes/OpenShift and Helm for deployments Automate environments using Terraform and scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell) Implement data classification, retention and IAM/security … controls Integrate cloud platforms with tools like ServiceNow and CyberArk Support multi-environment setups (Dev, UAT, Prod, DR) Collaborate with engineering, security and governance teams More ❯

A Council in London are seeking an Azure CloudOps Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain highly resilient, secure, and cost-optimised cloud infrastructure and services on Microsoft Azure. This role is responsible for establishing and adhering to strict UK Government Digital Service (GDS) reliability standards and implementing rigorous FinOps governance policies. The engineer must drive operational excellence … through comprehensive automation and proactive Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.The role is for 6 months paying around £500-550pd (outside IR35).Responsibilities: Service Reliability Engineering (SRE) Implementation: The engineer is required to define, actively monitor, and regularly report on critical Service Level Indicators (SLIs) to ensure all services meet defined Service Level Objectives (SLOs) for critical user journeys … ensuring compliance with GDS standards. This involves leading measurement workshops with product and delivery teams. Incident and Problem Management Leadership: Leading the technical response and resolution for high-priority cloud incidents (P1 and P2). The role demands integrating Azure Monitor and Azure Service Health alerts directly with the Council's ITSM platform to automatically generate tickets and drive More ❯

A Council in London are seeking an Azure CloudOps Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain highly resilient, secure, and cost-optimised cloud infrastructure and services on Microsoft Azure. This role is responsible for establishing and adhering to strict UK Government Digital Service (GDS) reliability standards and implementing rigorous FinOps governance policies. The engineer must drive operational excellence … and proactive Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices. The role is for 6 months paying around £(Apply online only)pd (outside IR35). Responsibilities: Service Reliability Engineering (SRE) Implementation: The engineer is required to define, actively monitor, and regularly report on critical Service Level Indicators (SLIs) to ensure all services meet defined Service Level Objectives (SLOs) for critical user journeys … ensuring compliance with GDS standards. This involves leading measurement workshops with product and delivery teams. Incident and Problem Management Leadership: Leading the technical response and resolution for high-priority cloud incidents (P1 and P2). The role demands integrating Azure Monitor and Azure Service Health alerts directly with the Council's ITSM platform to automatically generate tickets and drive More ❯

Skills Required: Proven experience in designing and executing large-scale cloud migration projects. Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform, with extensive hands-on experience in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Experience with containerization technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform click apply for full job details More ❯

AWS Cloud Architect Location: Knutsford Duration: 6 Month Contract Setup: Hybrid (2 days a week on-site) Were supporting one of our clients in hiring an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to help design and build secure, scalable cloud platforms. This is a hands-on position working across cloud engineering, Kubernetes, automation and security within a highly More ❯