Client asks for a Cloud Engineer with Strong AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Infrastructure Security, and Terraform, they aren’t just looking for someone to "build a cluster." They are looking for a specialist who can build a production-hardened, automated platform where security isn''t an afterthought—it’s baked into the code.

Title: Senior Cloud Engineer

Location:  Fremont, CA (Hybrid) (Only locals work)

Job Type: Contract – 12 Months

Key Skills: Kubernetes, Python, Azure

Nice to Have: Azure DevOps, CICD

About the Role:
The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of the Azure cloud environment, a strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and experience with automation tools like Terraform/Bicep, Ansible, and Kubernetes administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Implement and maintain highly available and scalable Azure-based cloud infrastructure.
• Support cloud-native application deployments
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues and collaborate with networking teams for resolution.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and perform regular assessments across the cloud environment.
• Monitor and optimize platform performance, resource utilization, and system health.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications:

• AKS (Azure Kubernetes Services) - They are looking for an expert-level engineer who has experience from stakeholder management, configuration, development, and managing it.
• Azure PAAS services
• Azure Storage Services

Requirements:

• Total of 6-10 years of professional IT experience
• 4+ years of experience in Azure cloud engineering or platform engineering.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform/Bicep/Ansible
• Strong scripting and automation experience (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Experience with Azure services, including AKS, App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Cache, Storage Accounts, Keyvaults, Application Gateway, Service Bus and Log Analytics.
• Deep understanding of cloud networking, load balancing, and containerization (Kubernetes/Docker).
• Proven experience managing and optimizing secure, scalable, and compliant Azure environments.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues, including Linux systems (Ubuntu/RHEL) and Azure services
• Maintain and update existing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions
• Familiarity with Azure Active Directory (AD) and related services
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams