Freelance DevOps Engineer – AWS/Azure Cloud

This role is ideal for a skilled DevOps Engineer with a strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient production environments on AWS and/or Azure. The position requires close collaboration with engineering, security, and platform teams to enhance deployment reliability, observability, and operational maturity. You will leverage Infrastructure as Code, container orchestration, and CI/CD automation to build and maintain robust cloud-native systems. Deliverables Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure in AWS and/or Azure Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure Pipelines Containerize applications using Docker and manage orchestration via Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) Implement monitoring and observability using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or Splunk Automate deployments and infrastructure provisioning using Python, Bash, or Ansible Troubleshoot production incidents and perform root cause analysis Apply cloud security best practices (IAM, networking, secrets management) Participate in cost optimization initiatives (FinOps practices) Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment velocity and reliability Requirements 4–5 years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure roles Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, Lambda) and/or Azure (AKS, App Services, Functions, Azure AD) Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) Experience with Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) in production environments Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and DevOps practices Experience with containerization (Docker) Knowledge of networking fundamentals (VPCs, subnets, load balancers, DNS) Experience with monitoring and logging tools Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or Shell) Preferred: Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, SQS, SNS), microservices, FinOps/cloud cost optimization, high-availability/multi-region architectures, cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator), and security scanning/DevSecOps practices About Twine Twine is a leading freelance marketplace connecting top freelancers, consultants, and contractors with companies needing creative and tech expertise. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, Twine enables companies to scale their teams globally. Our Mission Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world.