Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer (Azure) Location: Brookfield, WI (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week) Type: Contract-to-Hire Overview A leading organization in the financial services and banking sector is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join their team during a critical cloud migration initiative. The engineer will collaborate closely with a Cloud Architect to implement an approved Azure architecture and support the transition of on-prem applications—both in-house developed and vendor-based—to the cloud environment. This position offers an opportunity to work across multiple teams and systems, helping shape the infrastructure that powers enterprise-level applications in a secure, scalable, and efficient way. Key Responsibilities • Deploy, configure, and manage Azure infrastructure following established architectural frameworks. • Partner with architects, developers, and system owners to migrate applications from on-prem to cloud platforms. • Utilize Terraform and Ansible to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment. • Maintain infrastructure reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. • Implement and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD best practices. • Proactively troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Document configurations, processes, and standards for operational excellence. Required Skills & Experience • 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering or Infrastructure roles. • Strong technical expertise with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking, and identity management). • Hands-on proficiency with Terraform and Ansible for automation and IaC. • Demonstrated experience supporting cloud migration projects. • Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work across diverse technical teams. • Curious, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications • Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400). • Familiarity with hybrid environments and vendor-managed software. • Understanding of DevOps tools and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)