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3Roc Technology

DevOps Migration Engineer (Terraform & Ansible) – AWS Landing Zones & Automation

Remote

Manchester, United kingdom

£ 500 /day

Freelance

01-12-2025

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Skills

Python Bash PowerShell GitHub GitLab CI/CD DevOps Scripting and Automation Jenkins Ansible Azure DevOps Networking Architecture Azure AWS CI/CD Pipelines Gitlab CI Terraform GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

About Us :

Location: Remote (UK) with occasional on-site support

Type: Contract or Permanent

Start: ASAP

Clearance: SC or must be eligible for SC

Role Overview :

We are seeking experienced DevOps Migration Engineers with strong AWS automation, Infrastructure-as-Code and environment build expertise. You will help design and deploy landing zones, automate migration frameworks, and support large-scale legacy modernisation into AWS and Stromasys-backed platforms.

This role is central to enabling repeatable, secure and high-quality cloud migrations.

Key Responsibilities :

Build, deploy and maintain AWS environments using Terraform (must have).
Create and enhance Ansible playbooks for configuration, automation and repeatable builds.
Support migration teams by contributing to automated runbooks, pipelines and validation tooling.
Develop IaC modules, patterns and templates aligned to best practice.
Work closely with cloud architects to deliver scalable, secure, multi-environment landing zones.
Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines and ensure consistent, compliant deployments.
Troubleshoot issues across AWS, Terraform code, Ansible automation and CI/CD workflows.

Experience Required :

Strong working knowledge of AWS architecture, services, networking and security patterns.
Expert-level experience with Terraform and Ansible (mandatory).
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.).
Background in cloud migration, transformation or legacy modernisation programmes.
Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell or similar).
Ability to produce clean, reusable, well-tested IaC frameworks.

Nice to Have :

Experience with AWS migration tooling (Application Migration Service, SMS, DMS, DataSync).
Understanding of emulation-supported migration patterns (e.g., Stromasys CHARON).
Knowledge of containerisation (EKS/ECS) or service modernisation.
Security best practices (IAM, KMS, CIS benchmarks, guardrails, OUs).

Salary Banding

£400–£500 per day / £55,000–£75,000 perm FTC

Interview Question Bank :

Describe your experience using Terraform to build AWS environments.
How do you use Ansible in cloud migration programmes?
Explain your approach to automating migration workflows.

About the Company

With over 20 years of experience, 3ROC is dedicated to empowering businesses through outstanding tech support and robust data management solutions. We specialise in delivering tailored IT services designed to enhance productivity, secure critical information, and ensure seamless technology operations. Our key services include: 1. UK-based Service Desk Support 2. Cloud Services, including AWS and Azure hosting, and cloud migration support 3. Network and Security solutions, covering routers, switches, network discovery, and ex... Know more