Senior Azure Cloud Architect / Engineer W2 Only

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - One Year

Skills

Maven
Spring Boot
Azure Cloud Services
Azure Container Registry (ACR)
Azure Container Apps

Job Details

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.
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