Cloud Automation Engineer (Terraform & Python)

SCIENTEC CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking a Cloud Automation Engineer to design and operate scalable cloud platforms. The role involves developing core services and implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and Python. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure and strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and security principles. This position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary package, suitable for tech professionals passionate about cloud computing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and managing large-scale cloud infrastructure.
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform for IaC and automation.
• Proficiency in Python for automation, tooling, and backend services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud platform services.
• Implement Terraform-based deployments following GitOps principles.
• Guide teams on integrating their systems with shared platform services.

Skills

Terraform

Python

Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)

CI/CD pipelines

Network fundamentals

Tools

GitLab

Bitbucket

Jira

Job description

Cloud Automation Engineer (Terraform & Python)

Working Hours: Mon–Fri
Job Type: 1-year contract (renewable)
Location: Hybrid / On-site
Salary Package: Up to $9000 (basic) + AWS

We are looking for a Cloud Automation Engineer to design, build, and operate secure, scalable cloud platforms that support enterprise engineering teams. You will play a key role in developing core platform services, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and enabling Zero Trust access for endpoint devices and applications.

This is a high-impact role with opportunities to shape platform architecture, influence DevOps best practices, and work on modern cloud and security technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core cloud platform services used by multiple product and engineering teams
• Build and operate secure, scalable infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation
• Implement and manage Terraform-based deployments following GitOps and DevOps best practices
• Develop automation tools and platform services using Python and scripting languages
• Collaborate with product teams to embed reliability, security, and sustainability into delivery pipelines
• Support onboarding of endpoint devices and applications into a Zero Trust access model
• Guide teams on integrating their systems with shared platform and security services
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and platform engineering
• Secure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure using industry best practices and open-source tools
• Provide L3 support for platform and endpoint operations, mentoring junior engineers and operations teams
• Stay current with emerging technologies in cloud, Zero Trust, SASE, and platform engineering

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience designing and managing large-scale cloud infrastructure and platforms
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform for IaC and infrastructure automation
• Proficiency in Python for automation, tooling, and backend services
• Experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira)
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
• Knowledge of Zero Trust security concepts and identity-based access controls
• Experience with endpoint or device management solutions (e.g. MDM platforms)
• Strong grasp of networking fundamentals (DNS, VPNs, proxies, tunnelling)
• Familiarity with securing infrastructure, pipelines, and cloud workloads

Nice to Have / Bonus Skills

• GitOps practices and platform automation frameworks
• Experience with SRE practices (observability, reliability, incident response)
• Exposure to security and access tools such as Cloudflare, CrowdStrike, CyberArk, or Tanium
• Experience with Node.js or additional scripting languages
• Understanding of both frontend and backend system integration