Senior Azure Cloud Developer

Senior Azure Cloud DeveloperWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Cloud Developer to join our client’s team in Jersey City. This role is fully onsite and involves leading the design, automation, and deployment of Azure cloud infrastructure for a financial services client. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with Azure services, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines, while driving DevOps transformation initiatives across enterprise environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and automate Azure cloud infrastructure for enterprise applications.Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines across Azure environments.Provision and maintain Azure infrastructure using Terraform at scale.Execute deployment runbooks and support release readiness activities.Work with internal DevOps tools such as Jet and Jewels for deployment management.Administer and support Azure core services: compute, networking, IAM, and storage.Build and manage Azure messaging systems (Event Grid, Event Hubs, Service Bus).Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure deployment success.Mentor junior engineers and support architectural decisions.Required Qualifications8–10+ years of experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and automation.Strong hands-on expertise with Terraform for enterprise-scale provisioning.Proven experience in CI/CD pipeline design, management, and automation.Deep knowledge of Azure services (compute, networking, identity, and storage).Strong scripting skills (Python or equivalent) for automation tasks.Demonstrated experience in DevOps transformation and infrastructure initiatives.Experience working in financial services or other mission-critical environments.Preferred QualificationsHands-on experience with GitOps, infrastructure testing, and policy-as-code.Strong understanding of security, governance, and compliance in Azure.Microsoft certifications such as AZ-400, AZ-305, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.Prior experience leading infrastructure modernization projects.