Senior Azure Automation Engineer

Zelis Healthcare, LLC; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zelis Healthcare is seeking a Senior Azure Automation Engineer to enhance and modernize Azure infrastructure while utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation best practices. This pivotal role involves collaborating with engineering teams and ensuring reliable infrastructure provisioning, suitable for a candidate with 6-7 years of relevant experience and a strong technical skillset.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in automation or infrastructure-as-code roles.
• Proficiency in scripting with Python required, PowerShell a plus.
• Experience in building automated cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Azure infrastructure using Terraform.
• Automate provisioning and deployment of Azure cloud resources.
• Lead migration from Azure DevOps to GitHub Enterprise.

Skills

Terraform

Azure Cloud Development Kit

GitHub Actions

Python

Azure services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Enterprise

Bash

Job description

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let's get to it!

A Little About Us

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience for all by providing a connected platform that bridges the gaps and aligns interests across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. This platform serves more than 750 payers, including the top 5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, and millions of healthcare providers and consumers. Zelis sees across the system to identify , optimize , and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts-driving real, measurable results for clients.

A Little About You

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Azure Automation Engineer to lead the buildout, enhancement, and modernization of our Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation best practices. This is a high-impact, hands-on engineering role focused on scripting, platform-as-code implementation, and enabling scalable, automated environments in Azure.

Reporting into Engineering leadership, this role will be responsible for owning key automation initiatives, leading the migration from Azure DevOps to GitHub Enterprise, and ensuring the reliability and repeatability of infrastructure provisioning. You will work closely with platform engineering and application development teams to support workload migration and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities :

Develop, enhance, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Terraform , Azure CDK , and other IaC tools

Automate the provisioning, configuration, and deployment of Azure cloud resources

Lead the migration from Azure DevOps to GitHub Enterprise , including CI / CD pipeline automation via GitHub Actions

Collaborate with engineering and app teams to integrate automated infrastructure patterns into development workflows

Ensure robust documentation and knowledge transfer of pipeline and automation logic to support team continuity

Identify gaps in automation, implement improvements, and take full ownership of Azure automation initiatives

Support workload migrations and modernization efforts across our Azure ecosystem

What You'll Bring to Zelis

Required Technical Skills :

Strong experience with Terraform for Azure resource provisioning (IaC)

Proficiency with Azure Cloud Development Kit (CDK) and / or ARM Templates

Hands-on experience with GitHub Enterprise and GitHub Actions for Azure automation workflows

Deep knowledge of Azure services , including Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, Azure Resource Manager, and Azure CLI

Proficiency in scripting with Python (required); PowerShell is a strong plus

Familiarity with observability tools such as Azure Monitor , Log Analytics , and Application Insights

Nice-to-Have Skills :

Experience with Ansible for configuration management

Exposure to Bash scripting

Familiarity with Azure Policy and governance automation frameworks

Experience contributing to infrastructure standards or reusable modules

Experience Requirements :

6-7 years of experience in automation engineering or infrastructure-as-code roles within Azure environments

Demonstrated success in building automated cloud environments and enabling scalable infrastructure patterns

Experience working closely with software or platform engineering teams to deliver automated infrastructure

Background supporting cloud workload migrations and cross-team platform initiatives

What This Role Is Not :

Not a general DevOps or CI / CD strategy role - this is focused on hands-on Azure automation

Not a junior or entry-level position - candidates should have demonstrated ownership of infrastructure and automation projects

Not a narrow support role - the ideal candidate will lead initiatives, implement improvements, and collaborate across engineering

Growth Path :

This position is designed for an experienced engineer ready to own strategic automation efforts within Azure and grow into a technical leader . You'll work alongside senior engineering leadership to define standards and shape the future of automation across our platform.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.

Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and / or interview process, please email [emailprotected] .

Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.

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