Azure Terraform IAC Lead Developer

Lead Terraform EngineerAs a Lead Terraform Engineer specializing in Terraform, you will play a pivotal role in our IT infrastructure and operations team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure as code using Terraform, while collaborating closely with development and operations teams to streamline processes and enhance system reliability.Roles and ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop, maintain, and optimize infrastructure code using Terraform to provision and manage cloud resources.Automation: Design and implement automation scripts and processes for provisioning, configuration, and deployment of infrastructure and applications.Collaboration: Work closely with software development and operations teams to understand their requirements and ensure seamless integration of infrastructure changes.Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software deployments and releases.Monitoring and Logging: Set up and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to proactively identify and address issues.Security: Ensure the security of infrastructure by implementing best practices and staying updated on security vulnerabilities and threats.Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and ensure high availability of systems.Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure configurations and processes.QualificationBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, with a strong emphasis on Terraform. Proven experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure). Azure will be preferred.Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes is a plus.Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK Stack).Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.Excellent communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Relevant certifications are a plus.