Job Title: DevOps Contractor (GCP & Terraform) Location: Belfast (Hybrid 2 Days Onsite Weekly) Rate: Up to £550 per day Contract Type: 6-12 months About the Role: Our client, a well-established and highly reputable software company, is seeking an experienced DevOps Contractor to support their cloud infrastructure and automation efforts. This role is ideal for a specialist in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Terraform, who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. As part of this contract, youll work on optimising cloud deployments, automating infrastructure provisioning, and ensuring scalability and security best practices. While remote work is supported, the role requires onsite presence in Belfast for 2 days per week to collaborate effectively with the team. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to improve system reliability. Ensure security, compliance, and cost-efficiency best practices across cloud environments. Troubleshoot and resolve cloud and infrastructure-related issues. Work closely with development teams to enable CI/CD pipelines and enhance DevOps workflows. Monitor system performance and proactively recommend improvements. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including compute, networking, storage, and IAM. Proven experience in Terraform for managing cloud infrastructure as code. Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and automation tools. Strong understanding of containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus). Experience in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go. Solid grasp of security principles and best practices in cloud environments. Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver). Whats on Offer? Competitive daily rate of up to £550 (Outside IR35). Hybrid working model (2 days onsite in Belfast per week). Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud infrastructure projects. Fast-moving, collaborative, and cutting-edge tech environment. How to Apply: For more information reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho via LinkedIn or apply here. Skills: devops gcp