IaC Developer - Openshift

Infinity Quest; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Manager - Recruitment to design and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions. This role requires expertise in Terraform and Ansible, along with strong experience in OpenShift Virtualization and Kubernetes. The successful candidate will be responsible for automating cluster provisioning and ensuring compliance with security policies. This contract position is ideal for someone with a solid background in cloud technologies and a problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tools.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with OpenShift Virtualization and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of security best practices for containerized environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions.
• Automate provisioning and management of OpenShift clusters.
• Document processes and best practices for IaC.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code tools

OpenShift Virtualization

Scripting languages (Bash, Python)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, ArgoCD)

Networking concepts

Version control systems (Git)

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Senior Manager - Recruitment at Infinity Quest - Solihull, UK / Chennai, India

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for OpenShift Virtualization using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of OpenShift clusters and virtualized workloads.
• Develop and maintain reusable IaC modules and playbooks for consistent and scalable deployments.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams to integrate OpenShift Virtualization with CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize virtualized workloads and infrastructure for performance and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with security and governance policies in all IaC implementations.
• Document processes, configurations, and best practices for IaC and OpenShift Virtualization.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ year experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Minimum 3+ year hands-on experience with OpenShift Virtualization and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation tasks.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, ArgoCD, etc.).
• Strong understanding of networking, storage, and virtualization concepts.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Knowledge of security best practices for containerized and virtualized environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Contract

Job Function: Analyst, Information Technology, and Project Management

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Insurance, and Insurance Carriers