IaC Engineer - Azure Migration Hybrid - IR35

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.

• 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, Git Hub, 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.

• 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, Git Hub, Backstage
  , and modern Dev Ops 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.

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