Job Title: Senior Terraform Specialist - Platform Engineering & IaC

Client Location: Central London

Employment Type: Contract (Outside IR35)

Contract Length: 6 months

Daily Rate: £475 to £550

Client Overview: Our client, a leader in technology services, specialises in driving significant transformations across various sectors by leveraging their global network and local expertise. They are renowned for their cutting-edge solutions in cloud infrastructure and network security within highly regulated industries.

Role Overview: We are actively seeking a Senior Terraform Specialist with extensive expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and platform engineering. This pivotal role involves designing and automating cloud infrastructure using advanced IaC practices, focusing on Terraform as the primary tool.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and manage sophisticated cloud infrastructure solutions using Terraform, an essential tool in our IaC toolkit.
• Lead the implementation of IaC using Terraform Cloud and Azure ARM & Biceps to ensure scalable, efficient, and secure infrastructure deployments.
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, seamlessly integrating IaC principles to enhance deployment processes and infrastructure resilience.
• Configure and manage advanced network security solutions, integrating Palo Alto and Fortigate firewalls within an IaC framework.
• Champion best practices in IaC, mentoring team members and enhancing team collaboration and project outcomes.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Expert-level proficiency in Terraform for IaC, with significant experience in Terraform Cloud.
• Strong background in Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and other CI/CD automation tools.
• Extensive knowledge of network and security appliance configuration within an IaC framework.
• Proficient in scripting with Python, Bash, and PowerShell to support automation and integration tasks.
• Demonstrable experience with public cloud platforms, especially Azure, with practical exposure to AWS.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in cloud infrastructure, with a focus on IaC and Terraform in recent years.
• Relevant professional certifications, including Terraform Associate and Azure DevOps Engineer.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale infrastructure projects that leverage IaC for enhanced automation and efficiency.

Why Join? This contract offers a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment at the forefront of technological innovation. You will contribute to impactful projects that deliver real and lasting change, working alongside a team of highly skilled professionals.