Azure Cloud Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD60 - USD75
Contract - W2

Skills

Azure Cloud Engineer

Job Details

job summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Engineer with a minimum of 6 years of hands-on Azure experience and strong proficiency in Terraform. In this role, you will play a critical part in building, automating, and integrating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) patterns to support multiple application teams across our cloud ecosystem.


You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient cloud infrastructure while contributing to a unified automation framework that enables rapid, repeatable deployments.




location: Charlotte, North Carolina

job type: Contract

salary: $60 - 75 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:



  • Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure.
  • Build and maintain reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) patterns using Terraform.
  • Develop and integrate cloud automation workflows to support application deployments and infrastructure provisioning.
  • Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to ensure cloud environments meet business, performance, and compliance requirements.
  • Support CI/CD pipeline integration for IaC deployments and updates.
  • Implement and manage Azure services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Virtual Networks, and Storage Accounts.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infrastructure performance and availability.
  • Maintain documentation and best practices for Azure IaC deployments and automation patterns.
  • Participate in architectural reviews, security assessments, and cost-optimization efforts.


qualifications:

Required Qualifications:



  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
  • Strong expertise with Terraform (minimum 2+ years), including module development and automation workflows.
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code in complex, multi-environment cloud environments.
  • Solid understanding of cloud networking, identity, security, and governance in Azure.
  • Proficient with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, etc.).
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


skills: Required Qualifications:



  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
  • Strong expertise with Terraform (minimum 2+ years), including module development and automation workflows.
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code in complex, multi-environment cloud environments.
  • Solid understanding of cloud networking, identity, security, and governance in Azure.
  • Proficient with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, etc.).
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.




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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.


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