Senior Cloud Automation Engineer Contract

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Cloud Automation Engineer to design, build, and optimize infrastructure automation solutions for cloud-based environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, and expertise in setting up CI/CD pipelines. This role also involves leveraging VMware automation and the Aria stack to implement scalable and secure infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Automation & Orchestration

• Develop and maintain scalable and reusable IaC templates using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud infrastructure across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Implement and manage VMware automation solutions, including the Aria stack.
• Apply policy-as-code practices to enforce compliance and governance in automated deployments.

CI/CD Pipeline Management

• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate infrastructure and application deployments.
• Integrate automated testing and quality gates to ensure stability and performance.
• Work closely with DevOps and development teams to streamline the software delivery lifecycle.

Cloud Platform Management

• Deploy and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Support multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies using IaC tools.
• Enable cloud-native architectures and manage containerized environments with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Utilize VMware automation tools to enhance operational efficiency and enable self-service capabilities.

Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor infrastructure performance and implement auto-scaling and self-healing mechanisms.
• Identify and automate repetitive operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues to ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work with development, operations, and security teams to align infrastructure automation with business objectives.
• Maintain clear documentation of automation scripts, pipelines, and infrastructure architecture.
• Provide mentorship and training to team members on IaC tools and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Technical Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation for IaC implementation.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with VMware automation platforms and the Aria stack for cloud and virtualization initiatives.
• Familiarity with Git-based version control and GitOps workflows.

Cloud Platform Experience

• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (OCI, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with cloud-native services such as AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or GCP Cloud Run.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure automation, cloud engineering, or DevOps roles.
• Proven experience in deploying and managing IaC at scale.
• Banking industry experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ITIL best practices.
• Relevant certifications:
  • Terraform Associate (HashiCorp Certified)
  • AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Certifications
  • Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD) Certifications