Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect- Remote

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect – Contract Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure to join our LPE team. This is a hands-on contract role where you will lead architecture design, implement cutting-edge cloud solutions, and mentor engineers—all while ensuring security, scalability, and cost efficiency in our cloud infrastructure. Roles and Responsibilities Design and implement Azure-based infrastructure solutions with strong expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Lead architecture discussions and drive cloud-native best practices across teams. Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure Bicep and related tooling. Optimize infrastructure for performance, security, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with business needs. Ensure operational excellence with strong focus on monitoring, alerting, and incident response using Microsoft-aligned tools. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence. Requirements 10+ years of IT/Cloud experience with deep hands-on Microsoft Azure expertise. Strong proficiency in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration. Solid knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially Azure Bicep. Proven ability to optimize cloud infrastructure for cost and performance. Experience with DevOps practices and tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform). Hands-on experience with cloud monitoring and observability tools. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert). Staffing the Universe