Azure Cloud Engineer

Company: Collabera
Location: Plano
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Azure Cloud Engineer (Application Architect Level)

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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.

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