Senior Azure Cloud / DevOps Engineer - hybrid 2-3 days onsite

Title Senior Azure Cloud / DevOps Engineer Location Dallas, TX Schedule Onsite 2-3 days/week Duration 6-12 month Contract to Hire (w2 consultants only) Key Requirements Azure (Microsoft Entra Id, Azure Update Manager, Azure Virtual Desktop, API Management, Application Gateway, Load Balancer, App Services) Terraform CI/CD (pipelines) GitHub Hands‑on scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI) Docker / Container experience (a plus) Azure certifications preferred AWS is a plus Notes from Intake Call The team experienced changes in November and is currently operating lean. Cloud engineering responsibilities are partially being handled by architects while the team rebuilds. This hire will become a core, dedicated member of the Cloud Engineering team. Goal: Build a formalized, automation‑first cloud engineering function and continue expanding. Environment Overview 90–95% Azure 1–2 critical applications in AWS All infrastructure is cloud-based (no on‑prem focus mentioned). Azure is the primary skill requirement. AWS is helpful but not required. Job Purpose The Cloud Engineering team is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with experience primarily in Microsoft Azure to facilitate solution delivery and operational needs within the group. This individual will play a crucial role in implementing enterprise cloud solutions for our business. Responsibilities Software Development & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Write, develop, and maintain production‑grade code using Terraform to automate provisioning and configuration of Azure infrastructure. Design and implement modular, reusable Terraform code libraries and modules to standardize deployments across environments. Maintain infrastructure definitions in version‑controlled source code repositories (GitHub) with structured branching, code reviews, and pull request processes. Develop and manage Terraform state management and remote backends to support collaborative infrastructure development. Troubleshoot and refactor infrastructure code to improve maintainability, security, and performance. CI/CD Pipeline Engineering & Automation Development Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines through code using GitHub Actions and related automation frameworks. Write workflow scripts to automate Terraform plan/apply operations, container builds, and deployment processes. Implement automated code validation, linting, security scanning, and approval gates within CI/CD pipelines. Continuously enhance pipeline automation through scripting and integration with DevOps tools. Cloud Solution Engineering in Microsoft Azure Design, code, and deploy Azure infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure‑as‑Code and automation scripts. Implement and configure Azure services including containers, App Services, Virtual Networks, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Storage Accounts, PrivateLink, Managed SQL, and Azure Backup. Translate business and application requirements into secure, scalable cloud architecture implemented through code and automated deployments. Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for security, scalability, performance, and compliance. Cloud Modernization & Platform Engineering Design and implement cloud migration solutions using automated scripts and IaC frameworks. Migrate legacy infrastructure and applications to Azure PaaS services or containerized platforms. Develop hybrid cloud connectivity solutions integrating on‑premises systems with Azure using VPN, ExpressRoute, Azure Arc, and PrivateLink. Identify and remediate legacy architecture and technical debt through modern cloud engineering practices. Governance, Security, and Compliance Engineering Implement governance and compliance controls through code‑driven policy enforcement including Azure Policy, RBAC, tagging standards, and cost management automation. Develop and maintain secure identity and secrets management solutions using Azure Key Vault, managed identities, and secure authentication methods. Monitoring, Automation & Operational Engineering Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting configurations using scripted deployments and infrastructure code. Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Sentinel, and other observability platforms. Develop automation scripts to support operational tasks, incident detection, and remediation. Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operational support and incident escalation. DevOps Collaboration & Engineering Practices Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and operations teams to design and implement infrastructure and deployment automation through code. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand‑ups, and retrospectives. Perform peer code reviews of infrastructure code, automation scripts, and pipeline configurations. Mentor team members in DevOps engineering, coding standards, and automation best practices. Documentation & Technical Knowledge Sharing Maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, infrastructure code repositories, deployment workflows, operational runbooks, and disaster recovery procedures. Conduct internal training sessions on Terraform development, Azure automation, and DevOps pipeline engineering. Continuous Engineering Improvement Evaluate and implement new Azure services, automation tools, and infrastructure development frameworks. Identify opportunities to automate manual infrastructure tasks through code and scripting. Continuously optimize cloud environments for performance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency. Compensation Estimated Minimum Rate: $59.50 Estimated Maximum Rate: $85.00 Benefits Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities Equal Opportunity Statement Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. 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