Azure Cloud Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Cloud Engineer to accelerate cloud adoption by building and automating Azure infrastructure through IaC. You will design scalable Azure solutions, standardize deployments with Terraform modules, and automate image creation with Packer.

The role emphasizes executing against technical direction and delivering reusable, maintainable code. Strong scripting skills (Python/Java/Go/C#) and Git proficiency are essential, along with experience in enterprise cloud

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Cloud or Infrastructure Engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Expert-level experience with Infrastructure as Code and Terraform.
• Experience building machine images with Packer.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java, Go, or C#).
• Experience building reusable automation and infrastructure components.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code.
• Develop reusable Terraform modules and templates to standardize deployments.
• Build and maintain machine images using Packer.
• Automate provisioning and configuration across environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Systems Engineering, and application teams to deliver scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Translate infrastructure requirements into repeatable automation.
• Improve deployment speed and reliability through automation.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues across Azure environments.
• Contribute to infrastructure standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate manual processes through automation.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a hands-on Cloud Engineer to support a large-scale infrastructure modernization initiative by building and automating Azure infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This role is focused on execution and will play a key role in accelerating cloud adoption by developing reusable infrastructure, standardizing deployments, and reducing manual provisioning activities. The ideal candidate has a strong software engineering mindset and enjoys writing maintainable, reusable code rather than relying on one-off scripts. They understand Infrastructure as Code conceptually and have experience building scalable cloud infrastructure using modern automation tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code.
• Develop reusable Terraform modules and infrastructure templates to standardize cloud deployments.
• Build and maintain machine images using Packer.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration across multiple environments.
• Partner with DevOps, Systems Engineering, and application teams to deliver scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Translate infrastructure requirements into repeatable, automated solutions.
• Improve infrastructure consistency, reliability, and deployment speed through automation.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues across Azure environments.
• Contribute to infrastructure standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Continuously identify opportunities to eliminate manual processes through automation.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Cloud Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Expert-level experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience building and managing machine images using Packer.
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles and cloud automation best practices.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, Go, or C#.
• Experience building reusable automation and infrastructure components.
• Familiarity with Git and version control best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and execute against established technical direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Landing Zones or enterprise cloud environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible.
• Experience supporting cloud migration or infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Exposure to container platforms such as Kubernetes or Docker.