IaC Engineer - Azure Migration - London/Hybrid - INSIDE IR35 in City of London

Infrastructure as Code Engineer – Azure Migration (SC Clearance preferred)

Location: London/Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite
Salary/Rate: Up to 280/day INSIDE IR35
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: 3 month contract – very likely to extend
Company: Financial Services/Banking client

We are seeking an experienced IaC Engineer to lead the migration of applications within Microsoft Azure, modernizing ways of working and enabling product teams to adopt best practices. This role involves hands‑on engineering, collaboration with product teams, and driving modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
• Support migration of applications from Microsoft WAF to CAF, ensuring compliance with Azure Policy.
• Collaborate with product teams to modernize application architecture and operational practices during migration.
• Utilize tools such as Artifactory, GitHub, and Backstage for automation and workflow improvements.
• Identify capability gaps within product teams and guide them toward relevant training for post‑migration maintenance.
• Ensure awareness and proper use of Azure components that impact migration and modernization.
• Advocate for best practices in cloud governance, security, and automation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably with Terraform.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure services, Azure Policy, and migration frameworks (CAF).
• Familiarity with Artifactory, GitHub, Backstage, and modern DevOps tooling.
• Good understanding of cloud governance and security principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and influence modernization initiatives.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE).
• Exposure to cloud migration projects and modernization strategies.