W2 Contract Role_Azure Engineer_Cary, NC (Onsite Role)

Amaze Systems; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amaze Systems Inc in Cary, NC is seeking an Azure Engineer to design, architect, and implement scalable Azure cloud solutions. You will lead CI/CD implementations for cloud-native and hybrid apps, and define infrastructure as code using ARM or Terraform. You will mentor teammates and stay ahead of Azure trends to enhance our cloud capabilities.

The role emphasizes hands-on provisioning of IaaS and PaaS, including VMs, App Services, databases, networks, and monitoring. Onsite requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Design, architect, and implement scalable Azure cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Lead CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for cloud-native and hybrid apps.
• Define IaC using ARM templates, Terraform for consistent deployments.
• Provide architectural guidance and mentor team members on Azure cloud and DevOps.
• Stay updated on Azure technologies and propose new capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability).
• Provision and configure IaaS and PaaS services like VMs, App Services, databases, storage, VNets, function apps, Data Factory, Key Vault, Service Bus, Event Grid, Databricks.
• Expertise with IaC automation tools (Terraform, ARM, PowerShell).
• Demonstrate knowledge of Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Logging and Monitoring using Log Analytics, App Insights, and Azure Monitor.
• Back decisions with research and rationale, presenting options with pros/cons and a recommendation.
• Understand HA and DR patterns for cloud apps.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
• Design and automate deployment, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
• Analyze production systems and performance results for improvements.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal groups to provide leadership and solutions.
• Provide real-time problem resolution and documentation for ops teams.
• Share domain knowledge and mentor peers.
• 7+ years across IT disciplines including cloud architecture, networking, development, middleware, database or operations.

Skills

Azure Architecture

CI/CD

Terraform

ARM Templates

PowerShell

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Linux

Windows Server

Networking

Tools

Terraform

ARM

PowerShell

Job description

• Design, architect, and implement scalable and reliable cloud solutions on the Azure platform, leveraging a variety of Azure services and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define architecture designs, and develop technical solutions that meet business objectives.
• Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, automating build, test, and deployment processes for cloud-native and hybrid applications.
• Define infrastructure as code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or other relevant technologies to ensure consistency, repeatability, and scalability in deployments.
• Conduct architecture reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor team members on best practices for Azure cloud architecture and DevOps methodologies.
• Stay updated on emerging Azure technologies, trends, and best practices, and continuously evaluate and recommend new solutions to enhance our cloud capabilities.

Position: Azure Engineer

Location: Cary, NC (Onsite Role)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Position Type: Only W2 Contract

Visa: GC-EAD, E3, TN

Job Description

Required Skills:

• Design, architect, and implement scalable and reliable cloud solutions on the Azure platform, leveraging a variety of Azure services and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define architecture designs, and develop technical solutions that meet business objectives.
• Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, automating build, test, and deployment processes for cloud-native and hybrid applications.
• Define infrastructure as code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or other relevant technologies to ensure consistency, repeatability, and scalability in deployments.
• Conduct architecture reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor team members on best practices for Azure cloud architecture and DevOps methodologies.
• Stay updated on emerging Azure technologies, trends, and best practices, and continuously evaluate and recommend new solutions to enhance our cloud capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability).
• Hands-on experience on provisioning and configuring IaaS and PaaS services like virtual machines, app services, databases, storage account, virtual network, function app, data factory, key vault, service bus, event grid, databricks etc.
• Expertise with Infrastructure as Code automation tools and languages (Terraform, ARM, PowerShell, etc.) is highly desired.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Azure DevOps and setting up CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with setting up Logging and Monitoring solutions using Log Analytics workspace, App Insights and Azure Monitor.
• Demonstrate ability to back decisions with research and the "why," and articulate several options, the pros and cons for each, and a recommendation.
• Understanding of design patterns and solutions for high availability and disaster recovery for cloud applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolution of complex problems within the infrastructure.
• Work on designing/implementing/automation procedures for deployment, configuration, patching and upgrading of systems and applications.
• Conduct analysis of production systems and performance testing results to identify areas of improvement within the application or infrastructure.
• Work closely with vendors, internal groups and outside agencies to provide technical leadership and solutions.
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
• Document implementation details for Operational teams and provide technical support as needed.
• Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.
• 7+ years of experience spanning at least two IT disciplines, including technical cloud architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management or operations.
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments.
• Knowledge of all components of a solution architecture.
• Strong client-facing consultative skills, able to act as a customer advocate.
• Understanding of Windows and Linux Server architectures.
• Experience with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) technologies.
• Familiar with one or more server-side scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Understanding of concepts like High Availability, Clustering, Failover and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud.
• Understanding of application layer protocols, such as HTTP/S, TCP/IP, UDP and Web sockets.
• Demonstrated abilities with SSO-related software such as ADFS, Ping Identity, OpenSSO, oAuth, Okta or other SAML & OpenID Connect providers.
• Understanding of Web application security and concepts, such as Ticketing, header injection, XSS, SSL, HTTPS, Kerberos, certificates, Active Directory, LDAP, reverse proxies and firewalls.

Tirath Prajapati

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Amaze Systems Inc

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