Azure Cloud Native Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverviewWe are seeking a hands-on Azure Cloud Native Engineer with strong experience designing, building, and operating modern cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Azure services, infrastructure as code, containerized workloads, and CI/CD automation, with the ability to make pragmatic architecture and implementation decisions while improving platform quality and delivery speed.Location: New York, NY Duration: 7 monthsKey Responsibilities:Design and implement cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure using AKS, Azure Container Apps, and Azure App ServiceBuild and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and/or ARM templatesDevelop and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions (YAML-based pipelines)Support containerized and microservices-based architectures using Docker and KubernetesImplement secure cloud solutions using Key Vault, RBAC, and managed identitiesBuild API-driven and event-driven systems using Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and Logic AppsEstablish observability and monitoring using Azure Monitor and Application InsightsEnsure production readiness through networking, environment configuration, and operational supportCollaborate across development, infrastructure, and DevSecOps teams in an Agile environmentCore Skills:Azure cloud services: AKS, App Service, Container Apps, Functions, VM, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, RedisInfrastructure as Code: Terraform (preferred), ARM templatesCI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, YAML pipelinesContainers: Docker, Azure Container Registry, KubernetesSecurity: Key Vault, RBAC, managed identities, secure configuration patternsNetworking: Azure VNet, routing, environment setupObservability: Azure Monitor, Application Insights, logging and alertingBackend: .NET Core, microservices, API developmentEvent-driven architecture: Service Bus, Event Grid, Kafka (nice to have)Frontend familiarity: React or Angular (supporting full stack environments)Experience:7+ years in cloud engineering, DevOps, or full stack development rolesStrong hands-on Azure production experienceProven experience with microservices and distributed systemsExperience delivering CI/CD pipelines and IaC in enterprise environmentsOperational support experience including monitoring and incident responseEducation:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field required (or equivalent experience)Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties.

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