Principal Terraform Enablement Specialist

Anaplan; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks a Terraform Enablement Specialist to empower teams in adopting Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. The role involves developing templates, providing expert guidance, and fostering a culture of learning and best practices. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in Terraform and experience with major cloud providers. Join a company committed to innovation and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in writing and operationalizing Terraform code.
• Strong experience with at least one major cloud provider.
• Ability to create reusable and maintainable code templates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a library of Terraform templates.
• Provide guidance on implementing Terraform best practices.
• Create training and documentation for Terraform adoption.

Skills

Terraform expertise

Cloud provider experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Documentation skills

CI/CD tooling experience

Mentoring ability

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Manchester, United Kingdom

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplan across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture. Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca‑Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH, and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best‑in‑class platform.

In addition to our cutting‑edge technology, Anaplan’s Winning Culture drives innovation: we champion diversity of thought and ideas, behave like leaders regardless of title, are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and celebrate wins – big and small – together.

We’re looking for a Terraform Enablement Specialist to join Anaplan’s Platform Infrastructure team in York or Manchester. The Specialist will empower internal service teams to adopt and excel with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) by championing Terraform best practices and providing reusable, high‑quality “golden” templates. You will report to the leadership within Platform Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and govern a centralized library of “golden” Terraform templates and modules for common architectural patterns.
• Provide hands‑on guidance and expert consultation to service teams on implementing Terraform best practices for security, scalability, and efficiency.
• Create and deliver internal training, workshops, and documentation to accelerate Terraform adoption and proficiency.
• Partner with platform and security teams to embed compliance and organizational standards into the provided Terraform modules.
• Actively champion and promote best practices for developing and delivering SaaS services into production safely and easily, with zero‑downtime.
• Apply and expand your skills as necessary. We really appreciate people who are keen to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in writing and operationalizing Terraform code in a large‑scale environment.
• Strong experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Demonstrated ability to create reusable, maintainable, and well‑documented code templates.
• A passion for mentoring and enabling other engineers to succeed.
• Happy writing and maintaining documentation for consumption by other teams in the company.
• Positive energy and enthusiasm – culture is a big deal for us…we’re looking for smart people who love solving big problems and are motivated to get things done.
• You’re not afraid to show off your work, as well as learn new things.
• Experience with CI/CD tooling and pipelines.
• Any experience with Observability platforms such as Grafana would be advantageous.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Build your job in a place that thrives on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe in maintaining a hiring and working experience in which all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your true self to work every day!

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

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