Lead IaC Engineer

Job Description

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer with proven expertise in Chef, Python, and Terraform. The ideal candidate will lead the design, automation, and management of infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments. A solid background in AWS and Windows administration will be a strong advantage Experience: 7-8 Years Location: Bangalore Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of scalable infrastructure using IaC principles. Develop and manage configuration management tools primarily with Chef. Write and maintain automation scripts in Python to streamline infrastructure tasks. Build, manage, and version infrastructure using Terraform. Collaborate with cloud architects and DevOps teams to ensure highly available, secure, and scalable systems. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Monitor infrastructure performance and provide optimization recommendations. Ensure compliance with best practices for security, governance, and automation. Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines with infrastructure integration. Support incident management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for infrastructure issues. Required Skills and Qualification Strong hands-on experience in: o Chef (Cookbooks, Recipes, Automation) o Python (Scripting, automation tasks, REST APIs) o Terraform (Modules, state management, deployments) Familiarity with Windows administration and automation. Solid understanding of CI/CD processes, infrastructure lifecycle, and Git-based workflows. Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Good to have experience in AWS Preferred Qualifications: Certifications in AWS, Terraform, or DevOps tools. Experience in hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments. Familiarity with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.