Release Engineer

Release Engineer - Azure Cloud Deployment
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Job Type: Contract

About the Role
Join our dynamic technology team as a Release Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering seamless Azure-based cloud solutions for mission-critical applications. We're seeking talented professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about automation, cloud infrastructure, and continuous improvement. This is a customer-facing position offering opportunities for technical leadership and direct impact on enterprise cloud deployments.


Responsibilities
• Design, build, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines with a focus on security and quality
• Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code best practices
• Lead release engineering activities for cloud services to ensure secure, reliable deployments
• Oversee application and infrastructure lifecycle, maintaining code integrity and compliance
• Partner closely with development, QA, and operations teams to drive smooth, efficient releases
• Communicate release status, blockers, and best practices clearly to stakeholders
• Mentor junior engineers, championing global cloud architecture initiatives


Required Skills and Experience
• 4-5+ years' experience in release engineering and cloud infrastructure roles
• AZ 104 Certification
• Hands-on expertise with Terraform
• Solid grasp of Azure, CI/CD, git workflows, and programming fundamentals
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities


Preferred Skills
• AVD or AZ 140 certification
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environments
• Strong customer-facing, communication, and team collaboration skills


Benefits
• Opportunity to lead high-visibility cloud projects
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive team culture
• Direct mentorship and technical growth avenues
• Exposure to multi-cloud enterprise environments


How to Apply
Ready to take your release engineering career to the next level? Submit your updated resume and showcase your Azure and Terraform expertise. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a face-to-face interview.