Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

Azure Cloud Platform Engineer Charlotte, North Carolina Hybrid Contract $69.5/hr - $76.16/hr Outstanding contract opportunity A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for an Azure Cloud Platform Engineer in Chandler, AZ or Charlotte, NC (hybrid 3 days on-site). Contract Duration: 6+ Months Required Skills & Experience + 5+ years of Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Technology Architecture experience (or equivalent combination of work experience, military experience, training, or education). + 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud platform support roles. + 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including: + Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) + Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines + Azure Monitor + Azure Resource Manager (ARM/Bicep/Terraform deployments) + Experience supporting production enterprise Azure environments. + Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity, and security best practices. + Experience with incident response, platform troubleshooting, and operational support in a structured ITIL model. Desired Skills + Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). + Proven experience in a technical lead or senior engineering role. + Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Helm, service mesh technologies). + Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as: + Azure Monitor + Prometheus + Grafana + Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell). + Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Ansible). + Strong understanding of cloud governance, policy enforcement, and cost management. + Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers. + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams. + Preferred Certifications + Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert + Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert + Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate + Cloud Native Computing Foundation Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) What You Will Be Doing + Lead complex, broad-impact initiatives including provision of high-level systems consultation for technology teams. + Act as a key participant in large-scale planning of cloud infrastructure and platform services for the Systems Operations functional area. + Review and analyze complex technical challenges, including escalated support issues related to core business solutions requiring in-depth evaluation of alternatives, enhancements, system reviews, and performance improvements. + Make decisions regarding technical changes, optimizations, and platform enhancements. + Consult with engineering teams on change design, ensuring adherence to technical process controls, governance standards, and enterprise architecture guidelines. + Collaborate with technical peers, cross-functional teams, and mid-to-senior-level managers to resolve cloud platform issues and achieve operational goals. + Provide L2/L3 support for Azure environments, with a strong focus on: + Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) + Microsoft Azure Virtual Network (VNet, NSGs, Private Endpoints) + Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) + Support containerized workloads and Kubernetes cluster operations. + Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventative measures. + Participate in Change and Release Management processes to ensure minimal service disruption. + Develop and maintain automation scripts and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to streamline provisioning and operational support. + Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing status updates on incidents, platform health, and project deliverables. You will receive the following benefits: + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRPu2019s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Specialization: + Database Engineer

Created: 2026-03-06