Sr. Cloud Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Cloud Platform Engineer

Contract Duration: 6 months, W2 (No C2C)

Location: San Diego, CA

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Hourly Rate: $56 - $62, depending on benefits

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cloud Platform Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure, Azure Dev Ops, Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), Terraform, Helm Charts, scripting and cloud networking, particularly Azure vNet. This role involves designing, implementing, maintaining scalable and secure cloud infrastructure solutions to support our business operations.

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Utilize Azure Dev Ops for CI/CD pipeline creation, automation, and management.
• Implement and manage container orchestration using Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
• Develop and maintain Helm Charts for application deployment and management.
• Use Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources.
• Configure and manage Azure Virtual Networks (vNet) and other cloud networking components.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, cost, and security.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in cloud computing and Dev Ops.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Platform Engineer or similar role.
• Strong expertise in Azure cloud services and infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Azure Dev Ops, including CI/CD pipeline creation and management.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) and container orchestration.
• Knowledge of Helm Charts for Kubernetes application management.
• Proficient in at least one scripting language such as Python, Bash, Power Shell.
• Extensive experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC).
• In‑depth understanding of Azure Virtual Networks (vNet) and cloud networking principles.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

• Certifications in Azure (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Dev Ops Engineer).
• Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
• Familiarity with additional Dev Ops tools and practices.
• Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.

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