Principal Cloud Platform Engineer - ContractLocation: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) Rate: 580 - 618 per day - Inside IR35 Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella Company onlyRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Principal Cloud Platform Engineer to help shape the future of our cloud security and automation capabilities. You will play a key role in expanding our cloud product roadmap, automating remediation and escalation processes, and strengthening our security posture across enterprise platforms.Working closely with engineering, security, and DevOps teams, you will apply modern cloud-native and CI/CD practices to solve real-world business challenges across multiple technology domains.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive cloud infrastructure enhancements aligned to strategic and budgetary objectives.Collaborate with engineering teams on the design, build, and delivery of scalable cloud services.Enable stakeholders to adopt modern cloud-native architectures and best practices.Ensure cloud platforms adhere to security, compliance, and software lifecycle standards.Automate operational workflows, incident remediation, and escalation processes.Essential Skills and ExperienceProven experience in cloud engineering with professional certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).Ability to translate High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) into implementable solutions.Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, and Python or Java.Deep experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum m