Cloud & DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a Cloud & DevOps Engineer with strong experience in Cloud Computing (preferably Azure) to manage, optimize, and modernize cloud infrastructure. The role involves driving cloud migration initiatives, implementing DevOps best practices, ensuring security and compliance, and maintaining highly available and scalable systems. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, proactive, and capable of working across teams to deliver reliable and efficient cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize Azure cloud environments, including migration and modernization initiatives
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes
• Administer Linux-based systems and manage containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Oversee networking and VPN configurations ensuring secure connectivity
• Implement and maintain DevSecOps practices, ensuring security and compliance standards
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage vendors where required

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in cloud computing, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, networking, and security best practices
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions, and GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux
• Solid understanding of containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and practices (e.g., SAST, Keycloak)
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Go, or similar
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus)
• Relevant certifications (Azure, Kubernetes) are a plus
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

This is a 4-month contract