Terraform Engineer with GCP experience

As a Terraform Engineer at Capco, your main responsibilities will include collaborating with agile teams to develop cutting-edge data solutions for top-tier banks, leading the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure using Terraform, and maintaining deployment pipelines utilizing CI/CD practices. You will also take ownership of specific topics and gradually lead sub-projects or small project teams, ensuring that you deliver innovative solutions that meet our client’s needs effectively.

To succeed as a Terraform Engineer at Capco, you should have a university degree in a relevant field, strong experience with Terraform, and familiarity with cloud providers, preferably GCP. Additionally, experience with CI/CD tools, Git, and configuration management tools such as Ansible is important, along with knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes operations. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of German is a plus.

Capco values your career growth highly, and as a Terraform Engineer, you'll have a clear path for advancement. You'll work closely with a personal coach to guide your development, and numerous opportunities for training and skill enhancement are on offer. The flat hierarchy at Capco encourages you to bring forth your ideas, which can lead to leadership roles in ongoing projects as you gain more experience.

Capco offers an attractive benefits package for Terraform Engineers, including private healthcare, fully paid sick leave and vacation days, a monthly cafeteria allowance, and fully paid meal vouchers. You will also receive a smartphone with ample data and a laptop to help you work effectively. These benefits, combined with our flexible work environment, make Capco an excellent place to advance your career.

To apply for the Terraform Engineer position at Capco, simply reach out to our recruiter, Zora Paulikova, via email at zora.paulikova@capco.com. The application process is quick and straightforward, taking only about five minutes. You can also connect with Zora on LinkedIn for additional insights about the role and the team.

When answering this question, it's essential to provide specific examples of past projects where you utilized Terraform. Discuss your role in designing and implementing infrastructure as code, including any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Explain your approach to integrating Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment into your projects, highlighting the tools you've used and how they've improved project delivery and quality. Sharing specific examples of pipeline creation and maintenance will illustrate your proficiency.

Highlight your understanding of GCP's strengths, such as its data analytics capabilities, AI tools, and pricing models. Discuss specific projects where these benefits were realized, showcasing your familiarity with the platform.

Discuss your practices for managing version control in Terraform, such as using Git repositories to track changes, collaborate with team members, and how you ensure smooth rollbacks or updates when necessary.

Explain your view on automation and its importance in Terraform deployments. Include how it impacts efficiency, consistency, and error reduction within your infrastructure management tasks.

Share your experience working with Kubernetes, focusing on specific examples where you deployed applications on Kubernetes clusters. Explain any challenges you encountered and how you addressed them, which displays your problem-solving skills.

When answering this question, align your response with the company's mission and values. Show your enthusiasm for working with prestigious clients and participating in innovative financial services projects at Capco.

Discuss your strategies for keeping abreast of cloud computing trends, such as following industry thought leaders, attending webinars or conferences, and participating in online communities or forums.

Provide a specific instance where you encountered an issue and how you resolved it using Terraform. This should involve detailing the problem, your solution, and the outcome, thus demonstrating your problem-solving capabilities.

Outline your principles for writing effective Terraform code, such as modularity, proper documentation, using remote backends for state management, and ensuring code is reusable and scalable. This will reflect your expertise and commitment to quality.