Cloud and DevOps Engineer

Far Coder; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract rate $80–$90/hr

Fully remote (US)

Contract-based

Job summary

Jobgether is hiring a remote Cloud and DevOps Engineer for a contract role in the United States. The position focuses on designing, automating, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure, with IaC, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.

You will build Terraform configurations, manage Kubernetes clusters, implement SRE practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability, security, and performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional cloud/DevOps experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Hands-on experience using Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration concepts.
• Experience applying Site Reliability Engineering principles.
• Practical experience developing, maintaining, and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of cloud security principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes-based workloads.
• Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply site reliability engineering practices to improve reliability and performance.
• Automate infrastructure and operational processes.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet reliability and security requirements.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives and efficiency.
• Support cloud environments across Azure and AWS.

Skills

Cloud engineering

DevOps

Automation

SRE

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

Linux

Job description

Jobgether is hiring a remote candidate for Cloud and DevOps Engineer. This is a contract position. Work location: USA. The role typically involves technologies such as Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, AWS, Azure, Linux. This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Cloud and DevOps Engineer based in the United States. This fully remote contract role offers the opportunity to design, automate, and manage modern cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise applications and data initiatives. You will work across cloud platforms, infrastructure as code, containers, CI/CD, and site reliability engineering to build scalable and resilient environments. Your work will contribute directly to infrastructure modernization, operational efficiency, and reliable technology delivery. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve the security, performance, and availability of cloud systems. The role combines hands‑on engineering with automation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced environment. You will use technologies such as Azure, AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes to solve complex infrastructure challenges. This opportunity is well suited to an experienced cloud or DevOps professional who enjoys building dependable systems and driving technical innovation.

Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure solutions supporting enterprise applications and data initiatives.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform to automate and standardize cloud environments.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes‑based containerized workloads and orchestration environments.
• Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and efficient software delivery.
• Apply site reliability engineering practices to improve system availability, performance, scalability, and operational resilience.
• Automate infrastructure and operational processes using appropriate tools, scripting languages, and engineering best practices.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex infrastructure, application, and system issues across cloud environments.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure cloud solutions meet reliability, security, performance, and business requirements.
• Contribute to infrastructure modernization initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Apply cloud security best practices throughout infrastructure design, deployment, configuration, and ongoing operations.
• Support cloud environments across Azure and AWS while maintaining consistent operational and engineering standards.
• Contribute to AI and data‑focused technology initiatives where cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities are required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or a closely related role.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platforms.
• Hands‑on experience using Terraform for infrastructure as code and automated cloud provisioning.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration concepts and practices.
• Experience applying Site Reliability Engineering principles to improve reliability, scalability, and operational performance.
• Practical experience developing, maintaining, and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to diagnose complex systems and application issues.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages used to streamline infrastructure and operational processes.
• Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, distributed environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services such as Azure DevOps and Azure AI is preferred.
• Experience supporting AI and data initiatives is an advantage.
• Experience administering Linux and Windows server environments is a plus.

Benefits

• Indicative contract rate: $80–$90 per hour.
• Fully remote position within the United States.
• Contract‑based work offering flexibility within a distributed working environment.
• Opportunity to work with leading cloud technologies, including Azure, AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to enterprise cloud modernization, automation, CI/CD, and site reliability engineering initiatives.
• Opportunity to contribute to AI and data‑focused technology projects.
• Hands‑on experience solving complex infrastructure and scalability challenges.
• Opportunity to collaborate with cross‑functional technical teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Potential to develop and apply expertise across cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, containers, and cloud security.