Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer to drive a large-scale transformation from on-premise Windows-based infrastructure towards a fully automated, governed, and repeatable Microsoft Azure IaaS model.

Main Responsibilities:

• Define Azure IaaS standard patterns aligned with governance policies.

• Build reusable, validated Azure templates covering VMs, networking, storage, and security configurations.

• Automate environment provisioning across various stages: Dev, Acceptance, Pre-Prod, and Production.

• Lead the adoption of Ansible and Terraform for configuration automation.

• Ensure infrastructure changes are version-controlled and auditable.

• Automate provisioning for Windows Server and SQL Server infrastructures.

• Build CI/CD pipelines for IaC validation and deployment.

• Standardise migration checks and embed production readiness in infrastructure definitions.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to internal engineers.

Key Requirements:

• Senior-level experience with Azure IaaS architecture and migration.

• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, AD, SQL Server, and IIS.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Ansible and Terraform.

• Strong PowerShell skills.

• Experience with CI/CD-integrated infrastructure pipelines.

Nice to have :

• Experience in VMware-to-Azure migration.

• Knowledge of Azure networking, security architecture, and governance frameworks.

• Experience in fast-paced transformation programmes.