Remote Senior Terraform Provider Engineer - GP

Description:

• Gorilla Logic provides nearshore Agile teams to Fortune 500 and SMB companies, specializing in full-stack web, mobile, and enterprise applications.
• The Senior Engineer (Terraform Provider Developer) will develop and maintain a custom Terraform provider tailored to Ford's DNS automation needs.
• The initial focus will be on automating the management of CNAME records, ensuring the provider is extensible for future needs.
• This role involves integrating the provider with existing APIs and collaborating with internal teams to align the provider with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Responsibilities include developing a flexible Terraform provider to interact with Ford's DNS API for record automation, focusing on CNAME record automation, ensuring extensibility for future DNS automation needs, and collaborating with Ford's network automation and cloud teams while documenting the provider for future use.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience in developing and maintaining custom Terraform providers.
• Proficiency in Go (Golang) is required for writing and debugging Terraform provider code.
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and handling API security is necessary.
• Familiarity with DNS operations and networking fundamentals is essential.
• A strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and best practices is required.
• Proficiency in Git and familiarity with collaborative development workflows is needed.
• Candidates should have the ability to create clear, thorough documentation for Terraform providers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience working in cross-functional teams are important.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control for infrastructure management is required.
• Familiarity with DNS records management and network automation tasks is necessary.
• Experience with API documentation standards, such as OpenAPI or Swagger, is preferred.
• Candidates should have the ability to effectively plan and manage development work.

Benefits:

• The position offers a full-time salary with the flexibility of remote work from Colombia or Costa Rica.
• Employees will be part of a highly collaborative Agile team, gaining exposure to complex software initiatives.
• The role provides opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic work environment.
• Employees will have the chance to work with Fortune 500 and SMB companies, enhancing their experience and expertise in the field.