Cloud DevOps Engineer

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 firewall appliances (e.g., CheckPoint, Cisco) to ensure network security. ? Implement and manage routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, with a focus on high-availability designs. ? Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, including unit testing, code reviews, and troubleshooting. ? Support infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like 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 Engineer, Cloud Operations Engineer,or in a similar role. ? Technical expertise in virtual cloud firewalls (CheckPoint, Cisco) and cloud security best practices. ? Strong Python programming skills for automation, API integration, and orchestration. ? Proven knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and high-availability architecture. ? Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi) and GitOps methodologies. ? Expertise in software engineering