Azure Cloud Engineer

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This role is for an Azure Cloud Engineer (Application Architect Level) in Plano, TX (Hybrid) for 18 months at $55-$60/hr. Requires 7+ years IT experience, 3-5 years in Azure, Terraform proficiency, and experience in cloud migrations, preferably in financial services.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
480
🗓️ - Date discovered
April 25, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
More than 6 months
🏝️ - Location type
Hybrid
📄 - Contract type
W2 Contractor
🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
📍 - Location detailed
Plano, TX
🧠 - Skills detailed
#"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Infrastructure as Code (IaC) #Kubernetes #Bash #Migration #Unix #Jenkins #Scripting #Agile #Compliance #Integration Testing #Azure #Strategy #Python #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Automation #Maven #Cloud #Terraform #IAM (Identity and Access Management) #Security #Documentation #DevOps #ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) #Azure cloud #Scala #Docker #Linux #GIT
Role description

Job Title: Azure Cloud Engineer (Application Architect Level)

Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid)

Type: Contract (18 Months)

Pay Range: $55 - $60/hr

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer with a strong background in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and application migration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable cloud-based solutions, contributing to the organization's cloud transformation strategy, and helping migrate applications from on-premises environments to the cloud.

Key Responsibilities:

   • Architect and implement cloud-native applications using Azure services.

   • Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and manage cloud resources efficiently.

   • Design and build CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and related DevOps technologies.

   • Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and sprint planning sessions.

   • Migrate legacy on-premise applications to cloud platforms with minimal disruption.

   • Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure security, scalability, and performance of solutions.

   • Conduct unit and integration testing for all developed functionalities.

   • Ensure compliance with best practices for cloud security, access control, and cost optimization.

   • Maintain documentation and support knowledge transfer to peers and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

   • 7+ years of overall IT experience with at least 3-5 years focused on Azure cloud engineering.

   • Deep understanding of Azure services and architectures.

   • Hands-on experience with Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.

   • Proficient in Linux/UNIX system administration.

   • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Maven.

   • Familiar with Azure Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) or similar frameworks.

   • Experience with Containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.

   • Background in Agile development and Test-Driven Development (TDD).

   • Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

   • Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and cloud security best practices.

   • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

   • 10+ years of total experience in software or infrastructure roles.

   • Azure or multi-cloud certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).

   • Prior experience working in financial services or other regulated industries.

   • Experience with large-scale cloud migrations.