Summary: The role of Senior DevOps Contractor focuses on optimizing and simplifying cloud infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, and Terraform. The contractor will provide expert guidance on cloud architecture and security while collaborating with internal teams to enhance DevOps workflows. This position requires a highly skilled professional with significant experience in cloud environments and infrastructure best practices. The role offers flexibility with a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive salary based on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and simplify existing infrastructure to enhance efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
• Design and implement best practices for cloud architecture, focusing on GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm.
• Manage and optimise IAM, VPC, and networking configurations.
• Provide expert-level guidance on cloud security, automation, and cost optimisation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine DevOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions.
• Deliver clear documentation and best practice guidelines for future scalability.

Key Skills:

• Five or more years of experience in DevOps at staff/principal level.
• Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud providers with the ability to transition.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform for infrastructure automation and orchestration.
• Deep understanding of IAM, VPC, networking, and security best practices in a cloud environment.
• Experience in optimising and simplifying infrastructure for efficiency and maintainability.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to take ownership and recommend innovative solutions.

Salary (Rate): £135,000.00

City: Belfast

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT