Cloud and DevOps Engineer

Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure solutions supporting enterprise applications and data initiatives.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform to automate and standardize cloud environments.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes-based containerized workloads and orchestration environments.
• Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and efficient software delivery.
• Apply site reliability engineering practices to improve system availability, performance, scalability, and operational resilience.
• Automate infrastructure and operational processes using appropriate tools, scripting languages, and engineering best practices.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex infrastructure, application, and system issues across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cloud solutions meet reliability, security, performance, and business requirements.
• Contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Apply cloud security best practices throughout infrastructure design, deployment, configuration, and ongoing operations.
• Support cloud environments across Azure and AWS while maintaining consistent operational and engineering standards.
• Contribute to AI and data-focused technology initiatives where cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities are required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or a closely related role.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience using Terraform for infrastructure as code and automated cloud provisioning.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration concepts and practices.
• Experience applying Site Reliability Engineering principles to improve reliability, scalability, and operational performance.
• Practical experience developing, maintaining, and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to diagnose complex systems and application issues.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages used to streamline infrastructure and operational processes.
• Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, distributed environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services such as Azure DevOps and Azure AI is preferred.
• Experience supporting AI and data initiatives is an advantage.
• Experience administering Linux and Windows server environments is a plus.

Benefits

• Indicative contract rate: $80–$90 per hour.
• Fully remote position within the United States.
• Contract-based work offering flexibility within a distributed working environment.
• Opportunity to work with leading cloud technologies, including Azure, AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to enterprise cloud modernization, automation, CI/CD, and site reliability engineering initiatives.
• Opportunity to contribute to AI and data-focused technology projects.
• Hands-on experience solving complex infrastructure and scalability challenges.
• Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Potential to develop and apply expertise across cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, containers, and cloud security.