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Job Title: Senior Azure Cloud Architect / Engineer W2 Only
Location: Remote
Duration: One Year Contract with possibility of extensions
Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Architect or Engineer with strong expertise in cloud-native development and deployment practices. The ideal candidate will possess both broad and deep experience across cloud engineering and architecture-particularly within Azure-and demonstrate advanced proficiency in modern application development using Java, Python, and DevOps methodologies.
The role requires hands-on participation in an Agile team supporting rapid cloud-native implementations while maintaining and enhancing existing services and infrastructure. This is a critical role for driving digital transformation and scalable cloud solutions within a complex enterprise environment.
Daily Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate fully in Agile ceremonies including:
- Daily Standups
- Backlog Refinement
- Sprint Reviews/Demos
- Retrospectives
- Contribute to all stages of development lifecycle:
- Development & Implementation
- Code Reviews
- Unit/Integration Testing
- Ensuring Definition of Done is met
- Operate within a DevOps model, ensuring end-to-end quality, deployment, and support of deliverables.
- Collaborate with developers, architects, and stakeholders to design and enhance business and technical processes.
Required Skills:
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in application development using solid object-oriented design principles.
- Proficient in Java development, particularly with Spring Boot, Maven, and JUnit.
- Strong experience with Python frameworks and libraries including PySpark, Pandas, Flask, and PyTest.
- Deep, practical knowledge of Azure Cloud Services, including:
- API Management
- Azure Storage Accounts
- Azure Container Registry (ACR)
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure Container Apps
- Azure Function Apps
- Azure Key Vault
- Event Grid
- Azure SQL Managed Instance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Solid understanding of networking concepts and services within Azure.
- Experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban).
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures.
- Expertise using Azure DevOps for CI/CD, backlog management, and automation.
- Experience practicing Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Background in developing or administering ERP systems such as SAP, S/4HANA, or Ivalua.