Azure Cloud Engineer_Dallas

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for the translation of cloud strategy and architecture into a highly available and secure technical implementation, in accordance with best practices. The person in this role is also responsible for continuous monitoring and optimization of the cloud implementation for technical and cost efficiencies and continuous support of, and collaboration with, other teams and projects, particularly DevOps, platform and automation teams. The person in this role will champion the advancement of cloud adoption, develop, deploy & run cloud services and systems and be a leading voice of cloud strategy. The Cloud Engineer will adhere to DevSecOps principles and utilize advanced cloud capabilities to enable business strategy with a strict focus on quality that meets the demands of our business partners and customers. The person in this role must be a highly collaborative, creative and intellectually curious engineer who is passionate about forming and implementing cutting-edge cloud computing capabilities.

• Automate the provisioning and management of cloud environments through “pipeline engineering” using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps
• Design, develop, and support scalable, high-quality cloud automation workflows aligned with business and technology strategies.
• Collaborate directly with application teams to prototype and implement CI/CD best practices, ensuring seamless integration with cloud environments.
• Advocate for modern development practices such as Trunk-Based Development, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Conduct proof of concepts (POCs) and technical feasibility studies for proposed cloud solutions and enhancements.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to current or future initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, coordinating across teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Manage and optimize the integration of external data streams into both datacenter and cloud environments.
• Work closely with architecture teams to advise on enabling technical work, prioritize initiatives, and optimize value delivery for business stakeholders.
• Ensure cloud environments are highly available and continuously monitored for reliability, performance, and security.
• Continuously enhance and standardize operational procedures to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud standards, focusing on Azure and Cloud-Native, 12-Factor Application Development.
• Lead initiatives to automate compliance and enforce governance through policy-as-code practices.
• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients, upholding world-class support standards.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders, sponsors, and management.
• Navigate timeline, budget, and scope conflicts independently, escalating only critical or complex issues when necessary.
• Guide change management efforts through proper review and approval processes

What Makes You A Dream Candidate? 

• Deep understanding of cloud computing technologies, business drivers, and emerging industry trends.
• Thorough knowledge of Hybrid Cloud Computing, including virtualization technologies and Cloud delivery models such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Strong experience with major Cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), including use of native tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates, HashiCorp Terraform, and AWS CloudFormation preferred
• Hands-on experience in automation and configuration management using tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps.
• Expertise with Azure services such as Azure Event Hubs, Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Blob Storage, Azure DNS, Virtual Networks, Redis Cache, and Azure App Service preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Linux system administration preferred.
• Solid scripting and automation skills using Python, Ruby, or similar languages.
• Experience with cloud operations monitoring and instrumentation using tools such as DataDog, AppDynamics, Splunk, Nagios, or Zipkin.
• Strong background in source control management systems (e.g., Git, Subversion), build systems (Maven, Gradle, Webpack), artifact repositories (Artifactory), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Deep technical expertise in areas such as software or application design, system operations, database architecture, IP networking, IT security, storage solutions, virtualization, and Linux system administration.
• Strong knowledge of Web Services, API Gateways, and application integration design and development.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Scrum, and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) practices.

Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work or military experience required
• 7-10 years experience in an IT environment or relevant role required
• 5-7 years of Cloud development and support experience such as Microsoft Azure required
• 2-3 years of experience in the consumer banking industry preferred

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 42,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 149,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post