AZURE DEVOPS ENGINEER - Contract to Hire
AZ-400 or better certification REQUIRED

ON-SITE - Seattle Area, Washington

Hybrid role (2-3 days on-site) Issaquah, Washington (Seattle area)

W2 ONLY - No Sponsorship, 3rd parties or C2C
If not currently local, must relocate after direct offer is extended.

The estimated pay range for the contract position is USD $75/hr. - $80.00/hr. - W2

Azure Certified DevOps Engineer - 8+ Years Experience

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Azure Disaster Recovery (DR) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.

MUST HAVE:
8+ YEARS OF EXTENSIVE AND RECENT POWERSHELL SCRIPTING AND TERRAFORM EXPERIENCE AND AZURE CERTIFICATIONS

This role emphasizes engineering excellence, ensuring the stability, scalability, and automation of mission-critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for hands-on implementation, configuration, and optimization of Azure resources, with a focus on operational reliability and efficient delivery pipelines.

Required Skills and Experience:

8+ years of hands-on experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Azure-based infrastructure.
5+ years in Terraform for creating, managing, and automating Azure infrastructure.
5+ recent years of PowerShell Scripting experience
Terraform, PowerShell, YAML
Practical experience implementing Azure Disaster Recovery (ASR, Azure Backup) solutions, including recovery testing and failover engineering.
Expertise in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate workflows and manage Azure resources.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins for infrastructure deployment.
Strong understanding of Azure networking principles, virtual machines, storage accounts, and identity/access management (IAM).
Relevant certifications: AZ-400 - Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes (AKS preferred)
Familiarity with compliance and governance policies in cloud infrastructure (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, or GDPR).
Knowledge of Azure cost management and resource tagging strategies.
Experience working on payment systems programs (as a merchant, as a provider/processor, as a bank, or at a card brand)

Key Responsibilities Include

Azure Disaster Recovery (DR) Implementation and Management:
Engineer robust and reliable disaster recovery solutions using Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and Azure Backup.
Conduct end-to-end testing of DR strategies, ensuring alignment with recovery time (RTO) and recovery point (RPO) objectives.
Automate disaster recovery workflows and failover processes for seamless recovery in case of outages.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Development:

Build, maintain, and optimize reusable Terraform configurations for Azure infrastructure provisioning.
Manage Terraform state files securely, ensuring efficient collaboration and version control.
Automate the deployment of IaC pipelines to ensure consistent infrastructure across environments.

Infrastructure Automation and Optimization:

Engineer robust automation scripts for scaling, monitoring, and managing Azure resources.
Utilize Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins to create efficient CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment and updates.
Identify bottlenecks in resource performance and implement solutions to optimize reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Azure Infrastructure Engineering:

Configure and manage Azure resources, including virtual networks, virtual machines, load balancers, and storage accounts.
Engineer secure and scalable networking solutions (e.g., VPNs, ExpressRoute, NSGs) to support hybrid or cloud-native architectures.
Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

Collaboration and Documentation:

Collaborate with software engineering, IT, and security teams to ensure alignment on infrastructure and operational goals.
Document DR processes, Terraform modules, and automation workflows to ensure clarity and reproducibility.

Other Key Competencies:

Strong engineering mindset with a focus on automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
Detail-oriented approach to configuration management and system monitoring.
Proactive communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The estimated pay range for this position is USD $75/hr. - $80.00/hr. Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location. We also offer comprehensive benefits. The Talent Acquisition Partner can share more details about compensation or benefits for the role during the interview process.

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