Roles & Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and automation of infrastructure using Chef and Terraform.
- Develop and manage Chef cookbooks, recipes, and roles to configure and maintain infrastructure.
- Write, test, and deploy Terraform modules for provisioning cloud and on-prem environments.
- Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) to streamline provisioning, management, and scaling of infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain templates and policies for creating and managing cloud resources using Terraform.
- Leverage Chef for configuration management and to automate server setup, deployment, and patching.
- Ensure consistency across environments by managing infrastructure as code.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize infrastructure using configuration management tools.
- Work closely with DevOps, Cloud, and Network teams to align infrastructure goals and deliverables.
- Ensure infrastructure is compliant with relevant standards, including data protection and regulatory requirements.
- Analyze and optimize infrastructure performance to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
- Provide support for incident management and resolve issues related to infrastructure provisioning and management.
- Identify and implement improvements to enhance automation, efficiency, and system reliability.
Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure Management, DevOps, or Systems Engineering.
- Handson expertise in Chef (cookbooks, recipes, and roles) and Terraform (modules, state management, and providers).
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP infrastructure automation.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices architecture is a plus.
- Deep understanding of Terraform (Infrastructure as Code).
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Shell, Ruby
- Familiarity with Ansible or other configuration management tools is a plus.
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and infrastructure monitoring.
- Working knowledge on devops and CI/CD pipeline.
- Strong understanding of version control systems such as Git.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and process-oriented mindset.
- Certifications (optional but preferred):
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate.
- Chef Certification (e.g., Chef Infra Developer or Chef Specialist).
- Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
