Job Title: Terraform Cloud (Azure) Engineer/ Architect
Location: Plano, TX / Addison, TX/ Charlotte, NC/ Jersey City, NJ
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Client Industry: Banking & Financial Services
Duration: 12 months
About the Role
We are hiring a Cloud Architect to join our client's Cloud Data Services and Infrastructure Engineering team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work on an enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiative focused on enabling advanced data engineering, cloud analytics, and AI capabilities.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Terraform, Azure cloud infrastructure, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The role will focus on designing, developing, and automating cloud infrastructure, including landing zones, cloud provisioning, networking, security, and data platform services.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation using Terraform.
Build and maintain reusable Terraform configurations and modules for cloud infrastructure provisioning.
Design and develop public cloud landing zones and foundational platform services.
Automate cloud service provisioning, integrating IAM, networking, security policies, and observability capabilities.
Implement infrastructure automation with built-in resiliency, monitoring, logging, and cloud cost optimization (FinOps).
Develop and maintain cloud service catalogs for application developers and DevOps teams.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support cloud data analytics platform deployment.
Work with Azure data services, including Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, MS Purview, and Power BI.
Collaborate with technical product management, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to deliver cloud engineering solutions.
Translate business and technical requirements into architecture designs, reference models, blueprints, and deployment playbooks.
Ensure cloud infrastructure solutions comply with enterprise architecture, security, and engineering standards.
Work within an Agile environment and collaborate with globally distributed teams to deliver project objectives.
What We re Looking For
5 7 years of experience working in enterprise-scale cloud environments, building highly available IaaS and PaaS solutions.
3 5 years of hands-on experience developing Terraform configurations, modules, and infrastructure automation.
Strong experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and public cloud platforms.
Proficiency in Terraform, Python, Ansible, Java, or other infrastructure automation tools.
Experience designing and implementing cloud landing zones and foundational cloud platform services.
Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration as Code, and Policy as Code.
Experience with Azure data analytics technologies such as:
Azure Databricks
Azure Data Factory
Azure Data Lake
MS Purview
Power BI
Solid understanding of cloud networking concepts, including subnets, routing, load balancing, firewalls, and network security.
Knowledge of cloud-native security, IAM, monitoring, logging, and Well-Architected Framework principles.
Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines using DevOps practices.
Experience with Linux/UNIX system administration.
Previous experience in banking or financial services is preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and globally distributed teams.
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $65 $68 per hour
This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid holidays, as applicable.
About Us
At Collabera, we don t just offer jobs we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.
Ready to Apply?
Apply now or reach out to Tanupriya Ganguly at or email for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!
