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Horizontal Talent

Azure Cloud Engineer
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud-native technologies, with a strong focus on Azure Event Hubs, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Implement Cloud Solutions: Design, develop, and deploy scalable and reliable cloud solutions on the Azure platform.
• Event Hubs Expertise: Leverage Azure Event Hubs to ingest, process, and analyze real-time streaming data.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Build, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Infrastructure as Code: Utilize infrastructure as code practices (e.g., Terraform, Bicep) to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Implement and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software delivery process.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability.
• Security and Compliance: Adhere to security best practices and industry standards to protect sensitive data.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to Azure services and infrastructure.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and security.

Qualifications:

• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in Azure core services, including Event Hubs, Azure Functions, Azure Stream Analytics, and Azure IoT Hub.
  • Deep understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Bicep).
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or a related field.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Event Hubs, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $102 - $112 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

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