Remote Terraform Engineer

Introduction to the Opportunity

Are you passionate about automating infrastructure at scale and driving innovation through Infrastructure as Code? We're seeking a Remote Terraform Engineer who thrives in cloud-native environments, loves solving complex architectural problems, and enjoys optimizing deployment pipelines. With a competitive annual salary of $100,673, this is your opportunity to become a core contributor to a dynamic engineering team where your expertise directly shapes global DevOps strategies. This role invites highly skilled individuals to work from anywhere while collaborating with talented professionals to build the future of cloud automation.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Automation

• Architect, deploy, and manage scalable infrastructure solutions using Terraform and related provisioning tools.
• Design reusable, modular templates and components to standardize cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Automate infrastructure lifecycle processes with version-controlled Terraform modules integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

Environment Optimization

• Monitor system performance and recommend enhancements for cost efficiency, scalability, and resilience.
• Apply configuration management techniques using tools like Ansible or Packer to ensure environment consistency.
• Analyze resource utilization metrics and refine provisioning scripts to reduce technical debt.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Partner with developers, QA, and cloud architects to deliver infrastructure aligned with application requirements.
• Mentor internal teams on Infrastructure as Code best practices and Terraform workflows.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning in an agile environment.

Security & Compliance

• Implement access control and encryption policies within Terraform scripts to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Enforce infrastructure compliance using tools like Sentinel or OPA (Open Policy Agent).
• Conduct audits and remediate configuration drift across environments.

Work Environment and Culture

Remote-First Flexibility

Work where you feel most productive. Whether it's your home office, a co-working hub, or while traveling, we prioritize results over rigid locations. Our async-friendly team supports timezone diversity, empowering you to balance deep focus with virtual collaboration.

Engineering Excellence

Join a DevOps-centric culture focused on rapid iteration, peer learning, and scalable outcomes. Our team embraces failure as a learning tool and values experimentation through proof-of-concept environments before full deployment.

Diversity in Innovation

We bring together engineers from diverse backgrounds to challenge assumptions and innovate fearlessly. Expect inclusive stand-ups, open tech forums, and bi-weekly retros focused on both performance and people.

Tools & Technologies

Core Stack

• Terraform (v0.14 and above) for Infrastructure as Code
• AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager, Google Deployment Manager
• Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration frameworks

CI/CD and Monitoring

• GitLab CI, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions for continuous integration
• Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog for real-time monitoring and alerting
• HashiCorp Vault for secrets management and secure configuration

Version Control & Collaboration

• Git, Bitbucket, and GitHub Enterprise
• Documentation with Confluence, task tracking in Jira, and real-time communication via Slack

Qualifications and Experience

Technical Expertise

• 3+ years of hands-on experience deploying Terraform-based infrastructures
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, cloud-native architecture, and DevSecOps pipelines
• Familiarity with YAML, JSON, and scripting languages like Python or Bash

Cloud Platform Proficiency

• Experience working with at least one primary cloud provider (AWS preferred)
• Knowledge of IAM roles, VPC configurations, auto-scaling groups, and multi-region strategies

Soft Skills

• Detail-oriented with a systems-thinking mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across remote channels
• Problem-solving approach grounded in measurable outcomes and continuous feedback

Preferred Add-Ons

• Terraform Certification (Associate or higher)
• Knowledge of Terraform Cloud/Enterprise or alternative IaC tools
• Background in SRE, cloud engineering, or platform engineering

Career Growth & Development

Advancement Opportunities

We’re a growth-focused engineering environment. Whether you want to lead a team of automation engineers, become a cloud security specialist, or pivot into site reliability engineering, we provide mentorship pathways and structured learning budgets.

Learning & Certifications

Receive annual credits for cloud certifications, tech conferences, and online platforms like Pluralsight, A Cloud Guru, and HashiCorp Learn.

Recognition & Impact

You’ll contribute to company-wide infrastructure frameworks and gain visibility across global engineering squads. Your code won’t just support applications—it will define operational maturity.

Why Join Us?

• Remote-first with a flexible schedule
• Annual salary: $100,673
• 401(k) matching and equity options
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off, holidays, and wellness days
• Work with passionate engineers solving real-world infrastructure challenges

Call to Action

Ready to build systems that scale, automate environments across continents, and collaborate with brilliant DevOps minds from the comfort of your home? This is your chance to turn lines of code into infrastructure that supports millions. Apply today to transform how the world does cloud engineering—one Terraform module at a time.