Cloud Engineer - Contract

OverviewJoin to apply for the Cloud Engineer - Contract role at Randstad New ZealandWellington based, immediate start, contract till June 2026.We are seeking a candidate with a strong sense of ownership and leadership, along with design experience, particularly in automation, networking, and integration across multiple cloud and on-premise environments.ResponsibilitiesBridge architecture and engineering with a sense of ownership / leadership with design experienceStrong automation, networking and integration across Azure, AWS and On-premiseManage Kubernetes clusters to optimise resource use and application scalabilityExecute production change requests related to networking, databases, and identity and access managementUse tools like Ansible to automate configuration managementDrive continuous delivery and improve infrastructure deployment across multiple cloud platformsEnhance the Cloud Engineering Capability by driving automation and innovation, particularly through DevOps practicesSkills & ExperienceAt least 5 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer or in a similar roleStrong background in infrastructure design and management, with experience in both Linux and Windows Server environmentsFamiliarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud)Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Shell, PowerShell, HCL, and YML for automation tasksExperience with containerisation and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShiftFamiliarity with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and AnsibleUnderstanding of CI / CD concepts and toolsExcellent problem-solving and communication skillsRelevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified : Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is beneficial.

Kubernetes experience (EKS / AKS / ARO) would be beneficialHow to ApplyClick the APPLY button and include your resume and cover letter.

For further information please contact Sabrina at 021 278 9293 or email

• / Equal OpportunityPlease note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

Randstad is committed to equal employment opportunities and diversity.

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