Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer - Azure Migration/Contract/£320 per day
Role: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer - Azure Migration
Job Type: Contract
Day Rate: £320 per day (inside IR35)
Duration: 2 Months initial
Work Location: London, United Kingdom [twice in a week at client's office]
We are seeking a strong IaC Engineer to lead the migration of applications within Microsoft Azure, modernizing ways of working and enabling product teams to adopt best practices. This role involves hands-on engineering, collaboration with product teams, and driving modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
- Support migration of applications from Microsoft WAF to CAF, ensuring compliance with Azure Policy.
- Collaborate with product teams to modernize application architecture and operational practices during migration.
- Utilize tools such as Artifactory, GitHub, and Backstage for automation and workflow improvements.
- Identify capability gaps within product teams and guide them toward relevant training for post-migration maintenance.
- Ensure awareness and proper use of Azure components that impact migration and modernization.
- Advocate for best practices in cloud governance, security, and automation.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably with Terraform.
- Hands-on experience with Azure services, Azure Policy, and migration frameworks (CAF).
- Familiarity with Artifactory, GitHub, Backstage, and modern DevOps tooling.
- Good understanding of cloud governance and security principles.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence modernization initiatives.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE).
- ideally Security Cleared OR Eligible
Exposure to cloud migration projects and modernization strategies