1 to 25 of 51 Contract Cloud Native Jobs in the UK excluding London

p/d - Umbrella engagement - 6 - 12 month contract London or Hampshire based 2/3 days per week Champion modular SaaS adoption, API-first design, and cloud-native principles. Overview: To lead the design and delivery of our clients go-to digital and data platform for a key business area, using modular SaaS architecture - and the development … transformation goals and enterprise architecture principles. Architect a composable platform using best-of-breed SaaS solutions, microservices, and event-driven architecture. Champion modular SaaS adoption, API-first design, and cloud-native principles.Oversee integration strategies (e.g., iPaaS, APIs, messaging) to ensure seamless data and process flows Collaborate with C-level stakeholders, platform leadership peers and the team to translate … the talent, skills and behaviours required to ensure successful execution. Lead a team of solution architects and engineering leads across domains. Drive DevSecOps practices, CI/CD automation, and cloud-native engineering (preferably on Azure or AWS). Promote engineering best practices, code quality, and technical debt management. Ensure compliance with data protection (e.g., UK GDPR), security standards More ❯

to £ 892.00 per day via an approved umbrella company HSBC is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to support development of services hosted on Public Cloud platforms. You will leverage your expertise in Software Development, along with your DevOps proficiency across AWS and GCP, to design and implement resilient frontend client, backend services, infrastructure automation … and cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems within a secure, high-availability environment at one of the worlds leading financial institutions. Key Accountabilities Responsibilities will include: Design, develop and maintain highly available, secure, and performant backend REST API services along with frontend client using Python, GoLang, Docker and Cloud-Native … and audit standards. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Security teams, with a focus on traceability and regulatory controls. Manage, monitor, and optimize cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP, ensuring resilience, cost-efficiency, and data security. Collaborate closely with infrastructure, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to meet internal risk, compliance, and governance requirements. Support More ❯

Cloud Security Architect (Azure) - £700 - £750 per day - Inside IR35 - Primarily remote with occasional site attendance in Gloucester - Contract until year end. My client, one of the UKs biggest producers of zero carbon electricity, is seeking a skilled Azure Cloud Security Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable solutions across complex hybrid environments. This is … an opportunity to shape the future of my clients cloud security posture during a significant digital transformation. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of secure architecture across Azure cloud and private data centre environments. Define and enforce security best practices for Azure tooling, cloud workloads, and infrastructure components. Architect solutions for large-scale data centre migrations … and greenfield deployments, including transformation from IaaS to PaaS/service compute. Oversee the deployment and optimisation of the Microsoft Defender Suite and cloud-native Azure security tooling. Design and manage network security components such as NSGs, network segmentation, VNet peering, and topology planning. Integrate security into development pipelines using DevSecOps approaches. Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, DevOps More ❯

per week) Pay: INSIDE IR35, up to £775/day We are seeking a highly experienced Security Architect to lead the design and assurance of robust, scalable, and compliant cloud security solutions within the financial services sector. This is a pivotal role supporting the delivery of complex transformation programmes for a major European client operating in a highly regulated … environment. Key Responsibilities: - Define and evolve cloud security architecture strategy aligned to business and European regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, NIS2, GDPR). - Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and technical teams on security best practices. - Develop and enforce security standards and reference architectures for hybrid and cloud-native systems. - Lead threat modelling, architecture reviews, and risk … assessments across cloud platforms. - Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (PSD2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, CSA CCM). - Integrate security into CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code workflows (DevSecOps). - Design and guide implementation of secure cloud infrastructure and services. - Champion Zero Trust and secure-by-design principles across the SDLC. - Evaluate, select, and integrate security More ❯

Cloud Security Engineer (Azure/GCP) - Contract Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and manage cloud security policies and solutions for GCP and Azure environments. Configure and maintain security services and tools within Google Cloud Platform (e.g., Cloud IAM, Security Command Center, VPC Service Controls) and Azure/M365 (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure AD, Microsoft Defender for … Cloud). Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing of cloud infrastructure and applications. Monitor cloud environments for security threats, anomalies, and incidents, and lead incident response efforts. Collaborate with development, operations, and compliance teams to integrate security best practices into the CI/CD pipeline and ensure secure configurations. Develop and enforce security policies … standards, and guidelines for cloud services, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal security frameworks. Provide expertise and guidance on data protection, network security, and identity and access management within cloud platforms. Preferably, assess and enhance the security of Salesforce, including data security, access controls, and compliance. Desirable Qualifications: 6+ years of experience in cloud security, information More ❯

Software Engineer (Cloud & DevOps) | Glasgow (5 days a week onsite) | 6-month contract | £400-600 (Inside IR35) Location: Glasgow Duration: 6-months Rate: £400-600 We're looking for a Software Engineer with a strong development background, particularly in Java and Spingboot, to support cloud-native app development and infrastructure on Azure. This is a hands-on … role blending DevOps expertise (Terraform, CI/CD, Jenkins) with backend app support in a cloud-first environment. What you'll do: Develop and maintain Java/Springboot apps in a cloud-native setup Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform in Azure Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins preferred) Collaberate with development and infrastructure … teams to deploy and optimise applications Support cloud integration and environment automation What you'll bring: Strong expeirence in Java and Springboot Proven skills in Terraform, Jenkins and pipeline automation Solid understanding of Azure cloud services and deployments Background in DevOps or engineering with a development mindset On-site availability in Glasgow, 5 days a week Experience in More ❯

Sanderson are seeking a seasoned Infrastructure Architect to lead a complex and high-impact on-premise to cloud migration for a major financial services organisation. With the end of a strategic data centre hosting contract approaching in Summer 2027, our client is accelerating plans to modernise their estate - migrating a large, mixed portfolio of applications to cloud or … migration strategies that align with the organisation's future-state architecture - including AWS and Azure. Key Responsibilities Lead architectural assessment and strategy for migrating legacy and mainframe applications to cloud platforms. Evaluate applications for multiple migration paths: decommissioning, replatforming, rewriting, SaaS replacement, or mainframe lift-and-shift. Analyse technical stacks and integrations (CICS COBOL, IMS, VSAM, QSAM, relational databases … flat file systems). Collaborate with application and infrastructure SMEs to define optimal target platforms and integration strategies. Provide architectural guidance on cloud-native solutions, including AWS Lambda, ECS/EKS, RDS, S3, EFS, and containerised/serverless platforms. Explore use of mainframe migration tooling, cloud-based COBOL runtimes, and compiler compatibility. Support migration of storage (NAS More ❯

Software Engineer (Cloud & DevOps) | Glasgow (5 days a week onsite) | 6-month contract | £400-600 (Inside IR35) Location: Glasgow Duration: 6-months Rate: £400-600 We're looking for a Software Engineer with a strong development background, particularly in Java and Spingboot, to support cloud-native app development and infrastructure on Azure. This is a hands-on … role blending DevOps expertise (Terraform, CI/CD, Jenkins) with backend app support in a cloud-first environment. What you'll do: Develop and maintain Java/Springboot apps in a cloud-native setup Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform in Azure Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins preferred) Collaberate with development and infrastructure … teams to deploy and optimise applications Support cloud integration and environment automation What you'll bring: Strong expeirence in Java and Springboot Proven skills in Terraform, Jenkins and pipeline automation Solid understanding of Azure cloud services and deployments Background in DevOps or engineering with a development mindset On-site availability in Glasgow, 5 days a week Experience in More ❯

services around Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) . The Service Designer needs network, SASE and Cyber Security experience. Youll be leading the enhancement of the existing Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA) service model to support the implementation of Dynamic Trust Service Edge (DTSE), enabling modern, cloud-native access with strong Zero Trust principles. KEY RESPOSNIBILITES: Service … Design & Operational Modelling Lead the service design for SASE and DTSE capabilities Design and implement cloud-based application access control mechanisms to enable secure, scalable access to modern applications. Develop Zero Trust-based solutions to replace traditional remote access technologies such as VPN, proxies, and Citrix. Establish real-time, posture-aware access policies that adapt to user context, device … of the MDCA service model (including OIT Infra and SSO) and define necessary enhancements. Design operational processes , assess business impact, and model org changes. Work with stakeholders across infrastructure, cloud security, identity, and application teams. Map and document onboarding flows and use cases for both legacy and modern applications. Ensure technical and business alignment across the project. Support financial More ❯

Transformation Location: Blackpool Job Type: Contract (Hybrid) - 6 months intially About the Role: We are looking for a hands-on SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with strong experience in Azure cloud migration , particularly someone who has helped transform legacy SQL Server environments into modern, cloud-native, serverless architectures . This is a transformation-focused role . You'll … deep knowledge of traditional environments. Strong practical experience migrating legacy SQL workloads to Azure. Solid understanding of Azure SQL Database , Managed Instances , and serverless options. Experience designing or supporting cloud-native or serverless data architectures. Familiarity with Azure Data Migration Services , Azure Monitor , and cloud security best practices . Strong T-SQL skills and proven experience with More ❯

Transformation Location: Blackpool Job Type: Contract (Hybrid) - 6 months intially About the Role: We are looking for a hands-on SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with strong experience in Azure cloud migration , particularly someone who has helped transform legacy SQL Server environments into modern, cloud-native, serverless architectures . This is a transformation-focused role . You'll … deep knowledge of traditional environments. Strong practical experience migrating legacy SQL workloads to Azure. Solid understanding of Azure SQL Database , Managed Instances , and serverless options. Experience designing or supporting cloud-native or serverless data architectures. Familiarity with Azure Data Migration Services , Azure Monitor , and cloud security best practices . Strong T-SQL skills and proven experience with More ❯

About the Role Join a high-impact digital transformation programme with a leading UK telecom provider. We are seeking an experienced Node.js Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale cloud-native Back End systems. You'll be contributing to a cutting-edge platform in a collaborative, agile environment. Key Responsibilities Design and develop scalable microservices using Node.js on … Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Build and manage RESTful and GraphQL APIs using OpenAPI 3.0, Swagger, and YAML. Implement custom API policies using Node.js, JavaScript, or Python. Deploy and manage containerized services with Docker and Kubernetes. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitLab, Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet. Ensure application security (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, CSRF, CORS, cookie management … blocking I/O. Deep understanding of microservices architecture and related patterns (API Gateway, Sidecar, Service Discovery). Experience with Fastify or similar Node.js frameworks. Proficiency with containerization and cloud-native deployment. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (eg Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD workflows). Solid grasp of application and API security best practices. Ability to mentor More ❯

We are looking for an experienced Senior to Lead-level Backend Software Engineer to join our team on a 6-month contract. You'll be working on a modern, cloud-native platform, helping to build and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring technologies. This is a hands-on engineering role with opportunities to influence architecture and … experience with Java 8, 17, and 21 Deep understanding of Spring Boot and Spring Framework Proficient in unit testing and behavior-driven development (BDD) Solid experience with AWS and cloud-native development Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker) Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or lead a small team Nice to Have More ❯

will be working in a team of experts, engaging with the IT and the business in an Agile delivery environment, to deploy solutions in a state-of-the-art cloud-native IT platform Specific responsibilities include (but not limited to): Work with the project team and the customer team on the Dispatch algorithm as part of Balancing Transformation … Mathematics, Physics or Operations Research Understanding of electricity markets and power system operations (including related economic dispatch/unit-commitment type of problems) Experience with delivering IT solutions in cloud-native environments MSc or PhD in a related subject If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply promptly and we will contact you to discuss More ❯

Software Engineer (Cloud & DevOps) | Glasgow (On-site, 5 days a week) | 6 months | £400-£550/day (Inside IR35) Our client is looking for a Software Engineer with a strong DevOps and cloud-native development background. This role is fully on site in Glasgow so you must be able to be commute or relocate. If you have … banking/large enterprise background- this'll be perfect for you. You'll work at the intersection of Java application development and infrastructure automation, helping to deploy, and maintain cloud- based services in Azure using tools like Terraform and Jenkins. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain scalable applications using Java and Spring Boot Build and manage infrastructure as code using … Terraform in Azure Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines, preferably with Jenkins Collaborate across development and infrastructure teams to deploy, automate, and optimize applications Support cloud integration, environment automation, and release readiness Must have's: Strong hands on experience in Java and Spring Boot development Proven experience with Terraform, CI/CD and automation pipelines (Jenkins preferred More ❯

code reviews, and continuous improvement efforts. Frontend: Angular (preferred), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SASS RxJS, NgRx, Jasmine, Karma, Cypress Backend: Java (17+), Spring Boot REST APIs, JSON, OAuth 2.0 DevOps & Cloud: AWS (beneficial) Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Databases & Messaging: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB (optional) Kafka, Redis (for messaging and caching) Requirements Extensive experience in … full-stack development with strong expertise in Java and Angular. Solid understanding of REST API design, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure as code. Strong grasp of Agile methodologies and collaborative team-based development. Excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for writing clean, maintainable code. More ❯

years applied experience Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.) Practical cloud native experience across Internal and External Cloud Providers Experience of Infrastructure as Code Providers e.g. Terraform, and their … Deployment Problems within the cluster.? Experience developing automated solutions and scripts using Python to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Experience deploying, managing, and optimizing infrastructure on AWS Cloud, including familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RD Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and More ❯

are seeking an exceptionally experienced Security Architect to join a major transformation programme in the financial services sector . This is a hands-on, strategic role that involves shaping cloud security architecture, influencing senior stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with strict regulatory and risk frameworks across European jurisdictions. Youll be at the forefront of enterprise-scale cloud initiatives, working … industries in the world. Why This Role is Unique Step into a mission-critical role influencing the security posture of a major financial player. Collaborate on high-scale, multi-cloud projects using cutting-edge technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP). Be part of a forward-thinking environment focused on automation, DevSecOps, and cloud-native security. Key Responsibilities Define … and lead the enterprise-wide cloud security architecture strategy. Act as a trusted security advisor to senior leadership and engineering teams. Guide the design and integration of secure solutions across applications, infrastructure, and data platforms. Perform threat modelling, architecture reviews, and propose mitigation strategies. Ensure alignment with European regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, PSD2, DORA, NIS2). Embed DevSecOps into More ❯

We're Hiring: DevOps Engineer - Centre of Excellence (Cloud/CI/CD/Automation) Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid - Minimum 2 days onsite/week)?? Start Date: Immediate? Engagement Type: Contract - Outside IR35 , 12-month initial term (with potential for extension or permanent employment) Industry: Financial Services/Technology Consulting About the Role We are seeking a highly … for delivering secure, scalable, and production-grade digital platforms across multiple client engagements in the financial services sector. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong experience in cloud infrastructure , CI/CD pipelines , and infrastructure as code , who thrives in collaborative, high-accountability environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling continuous delivery, platform … reliability, and engineering excellence across the CoE. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software delivery Build and manage cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools Collaborate with engineering teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and scaling of applications Ensure platform security, compliance, and observability More ❯

to integrate APIs with React applications. Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives. Tech Stack Backend: Java 17, Spring Boot, Kafka, REST APIs Frontend: React, TypeScript Cloud: AWS (ECS, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch) CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Docker, Terraform Databases: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB What We're Looking For 3+ years of experience in Java development. Hands-on … experience with Apache Kafka in production environments. Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud-native architecture. Familiarity with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Nice to Have Experience with Kubernetes or serverless architecture. Familiarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code. Exposure to event sourcing or CQRS patterns. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The More ❯

join a forward-thinking company that places a strong emphasis on system availability, stability, and innovation.As a hands-on DevOps Engineer, you'll be instrumental in managing and optimising cloud infrastructure in AWS. You'll work across multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient systems. This role offers the chance … ll Need to Succeed To excel in this role, you'll bring a strong technical foundation and a collaborative, proactive mindset. Key requirements include: Proven experience with AWS and cloud-native technologies Proficiency in containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, Docker) Experience with Helm Charts, Linkerd, and serverless architectures Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) CI More ❯

a forward-thinking company that places a strong emphasis on system availability, stability, and innovation. As a hands-on DevOps Engineer, you'll be instrumental in managing and optimising cloud infrastructure in AWS. You'll work across multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient systems. This role offers the chance … ll Need to Succeed To excel in this role, you'll bring a strong technical foundation and a collaborative, proactive mindset. Key requirements include: Proven experience with AWS and cloud-native technologies Proficiency in containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, Docker) Experience with Helm Charts, Linkerd, and serverless architectures Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) CI More ❯

enhancement, support, and maintenance of software components that empower business and operations functions. Your expertise will shape complex applications and drive the adoption of emerging technologies across On-prem, Cloud, and Hybrid architectures. Required Qualifications: Experience in building and maintaining high-performance applications. Experience in a highly Agile continuous integration and continuous deployment environment within commercial banking sector is … Spring Boot, Mule, web Services, Kafka, SQL & PL/SQL (Oracle) Strong knowledge of XML, JSON and its usage within API and Microservice implementations at scale. Significant expertise in cloud-native deployment using OpenShift, Kubernetes or any one the container platform. Experience maintaining on-premises environments, containerized applications and hybrid cloud solutions. Experience using leading app servers … and integration technologies like Mule ESB, Any point Platform, MQ, Kafka. Experience in Splunk, Dynatrace or AppDynamics (APM tools). Proven ability to leverage knowledge of infrastructure automation, DevOps, cloud technologies and platform architecture to build resilient, scalable and maintainable solutions Experience implementing best practices, optimizing performance, ensuring compliance with security standards, and providing leadership to the engineering team More ❯

rapid expansion, looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join them on a 6-month contract (outside IR35) You'll be leading efforts acriss AWS and Azure Cloud environments, focusing on automation, observability, infrastructure as code and performance at scale. Stakeholder engagements and strong communication is essential in this role, so if you've been in a …/smaller team- this could be the one for you. Contract length: 6 MonthsDay rate: £400-£500/day (Outside IR35) Key responsibilities: Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure cloud environments across AWS and Azure Lead on Terraform-based IaC and support cloud-native infrastructure evolution Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps … solutions and technical trade-offs clearly Ideal Experience: 3-5 years SRE or DevOps experience across AWS and Azure platforms Strong knowledge of Terraform , scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and cloud architecture Comfortable with containerisation and orchestration ( Docker, Kubernetes ) Understanding of networking, DNS, IAM, and load balancing in cloud environments Hands-on experience with observability tooling and production-level More ❯

Security Architect - AWS Cloud | Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) Contract Length: 6 months (likely extension) Engagement Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate: £[Competitive] per day We're looking for a talented Security Architect with a strong background in AWS cloud security to join a high-impact project within a leading [industry/sector] organisation. This is … a fantastic opportunity for someone with 5+ years of experience in security architecture to shape and secure cloud environments at scale. Key Responsibilities Architect secure, scalable cloud solutions on AWS aligned with business and compliance needs. Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and security reviews across cloud-native platforms. Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and compliance teams to … embed security best practices. Define and maintain security policies, standards, and reference architectures. Support incident response and cloud forensics as needed. Ensure alignment with security frameworks (eg, ISO 27001, NIST, CIS). Essential Skills 5+ years in security architecture roles, with a strong AWS focus. Deep knowledge of AWS services (IAM, KMS, VPC, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, etc.). Experience with More ❯