Role : Cloud/Platform Engineer
Location : Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Exp : 8+ years
W2 Contract
Top Skills:
-Some high-visibility business-driven projects with Azure components (e.g. Azure AI Search integration, moving an existing on-prem web application to be available off-network)
-Building out our platform as a product. Working in a maturing organization to automate all aspects of our platform offering for our app delivery teams.
Job Description:
The Contract Cloud/Platform Engineer will focus on automation to help drive the design and implementation of critical Azure cloud and dependent infrastructure solutions. The successful candidate must have proven technical expertise in tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and PowerShell. This role will work closely with IT Operations and Development Teams to ensure efficient, scalable, and secure cloud platforms and services.
Responsibilities:
Design and Implement Azure Infrastructure
Create and manage Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Bicep
Implement automation for monitoring, scaling, and management of cloud resources
Design and deploy Azure cloud infrastructure solutions that meet business and technical requirements
Develop and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
Collaboration and Support:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into automated cloud solutions
Provide guidance and support to team members on Azure best practices and automation techniques
Provide training and support to internal teams and clients as needed
Thrive in a collaborative team environment
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Candidate Profile:
Strong knowledge of the Azure environment and services
Scripting and automation mindset (Powershell, Python, Bash)
Experience with CICD / Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Azure Bicep, Ansible)
Must have experience with Code Promotion and Release Process.
Understanding of cloud security best practices and tools
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (or equivalent)
3+ years designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud infrastructure
2+ years working with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform and Bicep
Familiarity with the following technologies / concepts:
Software development platforms (Microsoft DevOps, GitHub, etc.)
Infrastructure as code concepts (Terraform, Azure Resource Manager etc.)