Azure Data Engineer

Duration: 12+ months Location: 3 days onsite to Plano, TX Responsibilities: • Architect and implement Azure solutions spanning storage/compute/integration/network/IAM. • Define and maintain Terraform modules and pipelines to provision and manage infrastructure. • Build and operate CI/CD workflows (Jenkins/Spinnaker) for application and infrastructure delivery. • Develop and maintain services/tools/automation in Python (leveraging Azure SDK) following full SDLC. • Containerize workloads and manage runtime on Kubernetes; ensure reliability and performance. • Uphold security, compliance, and policy governance across environments; drive operational stability. Requirements: • 5+ years of applied experience across Azure services: Storage, Compute, Integration, IAM, Network. • Strong Terraform (IaC) skills and practical cloud-native delivery experience. • Proficiency with automation/CI/CD pipelines and tools, including Jenkins and Spinnaker. • Experience with Git (branching, PRs, code reviews). • Proficiency in at least one programming language—Python preferred—plus experience with the Azure SDK; full-SDLC proficiency. • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes. • Ability to independently diagnose and resolve design/functionality issues with little to no oversight. • Hands-on delivery across system design, application development, testing, and operational stability. • Demonstrated proficiency in software applications/technical processes within technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile). • In-depth knowledge of the financial-services industry and related IT systems. • Security, Policy & Governance (client emphasis) • Experience writing and testing Azure Policies; strong understanding of Azure policies and governance. • Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments (e.g., secure IAM/RBAC usage, network segmentation, secrets management, baseline hardening). • Ability to operationalize governance (policy lifecycle, assignments/initiatives, compliance monitoring, remediation). Preferred skills: • Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert). • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (plus). • Understanding of Azure AI services (plus). • Proven ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies.