Cloud & DevOps Engineer Azure

Overview

Remote
Hybrid
$$80/hr
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 day((s))

Skills

Optimization
Operational Excellence
Provisioning
Collaboration
Use Cases
Scalability
IaaS
Software Engineering
Computer Science
Java
Python
Terraform
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Kubernetes
Docker
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Analytical Skill
Agile

Job Details

Job Title - Cloud & DevOps Engineer Azure

Job Location Type Remote

Location Remote

Job type 6-month contract with potential for contract-to-hire

Shift Schedule 1st shift

Number of Openings - 2

Job Description:

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Cloud & DevOps Engineer to design, build, and optimize modern Azure/M365 infrastructure and managed application services. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions while driving license optimization and operational excellence.

Job responsibilities

  • Design and deliver enterprise-grade Azure/M365 infrastructure and federated architectures for managed application services, ensuring optimal consumption and license efficiency.
  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable software or infrastructure provisioning using Java, Python, Terraform, and similar technologies.
  • Ensure solutions meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and responsiveness, while proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks and defects.
  • Collaborate closely with end users, product managers, and technical stakeholders to translate business needs, stories, and use cases into functional, scalable solutions.
  • Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to define and improve coding standards, DevOps best practices, and delivery processes.
  • Perform Docker-based deployments on Kubernetes clusters, ensuring reliability and scalability.
  • Write, maintain, and deploy CI/CD build pipelines for cloud infrastructure and resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Required skills

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud and DevOps projects.
  • Educational background in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related IT discipline (preferred).
  • Strong experience with Java, Python, Terraform, or comparable programming and automation technologies.
  • Proven experience leveraging CI/CD pipelines to deploy applications and infrastructure as code.
  • Deep understanding of cloud platforms (preferably Microsoft Azure) and DevOps technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive mindset.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an agile, fast-paced, high-impact environment.

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