Sr Azure Development Engineer

Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Azure Release Engineer to join our team. Under the guidance of the Azure Product Owner and Platform team, this Release Engineer will focus on executing and improving the release process for our Azure Platform and application team landing zones. The ideal candidate will have a strong in Infrastructure as Code, automation, and cloud technologies, with a particular focus on Azure, Ansible Automation Platform, Terraform, and Python.
Key Responsibilitiesazure
1. Manage the end-to-end release process for Azure Platform and application team landing zones
2. Quickly learn and master the current release process (Ansible, Terraform, Python), while continuously identifying areas for improvement
3. Develop, maintain, and enhance the current Ansible playbooks for automated deployments
4. Develop, maintain, and enhance Terraform code used in the deployment
5. Troubleshoot and optimize Python code used in the deployment process
6. Implement and maintain robust testing procedures for the release process
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of release processes
8. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all release procedures and actions taken
9. Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in a highly regulated government environment
10. Participate in on-call rotations to support production deployments and troubleshoot issues
Skills
Cloud, Automation, Python, Ansible, azure, Cloud Engineer, Governance
Top Skills Details
Cloud,Automation,Python,Ansible
Additional Skills & Qualifications
## Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Release Engineering, or a similar role
- Strong proficiency in Ansible Automation Platform, including the ability to write and troubleshoot complex YAML playbooks
- Solid development experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
- Proficient in Python programming, with the ability to read, troubleshoot, and improve existing code
- Proficient in Python Pytest framework for developing automated testing
- Extensive experience with Azure cloud services and architectures
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and release management best practices
- Experience working in highly regulated environments
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation
- Experience with Git for version control
- Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, Ansible Automation Platform
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Newington, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.