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## Qualifications • The successful candidate must be willing to be onsite 3 days a week in the Dallas office • Because this is a contract-to-hire role, all candidates but be able to work directly on a W2 with no third-party sponsorship allowed • 7–10 years of professional software engineering or DevOps experience • 4+ years of hands-on work with Azure Function Apps, Logic Apps, or API Management • Strong programming skills in C#, Node.js, or Python • Proven experience building and supporting serverless integrations using Azure services (Functions, Event Grid, Key Vault, App Service Plans) • 3–5 years of experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Pulumi, Terraform, or similar) • Solid understanding of cloud-native architecture, event-driven design, and enterprise integrations • Experience with AI/ML integration or machine learning model deployment in Azure (nice to have) • Familiarity with contract management or ERP systems (Pramata, Workday, Dynamics, SAP, etc.) • Strong communication skills; able to partner cross-functionally with business and technical teams • Experience mentoring engineers and leading design/architecture discussions ## Responsibilities • The Principal DevOps Engineer will lead the design, development, and delivery of Azure-based integrations and AI-driven enterprise systems • This role blends hands-on engineering with architectural leadership, building scalable, event-driven solutions that power core business systems — including contract management, ERP, CRM, and finance applications • You’ll lead architecture and delivery efforts for cloud-native integrations, mentor engineers, and help shape how AI and automation transform enterprise operations • Design, develop, and deploy Azure Function Apps and serverless integrations across enterprise systems • Lead architecture and design sessions focused on scalability, performance, and AI/ML integration • Integrate critical business platforms such as Pramata, Dynamics CRM, Workday Financials, and other enterprise tools • Build and maintain data pipelines and event-driven workflows for real-time automation and reporting • Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Pulumi (IaC) • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate needs into scalable solutions • Mentor and guide engineering teams in cloud architecture, automation, and best practices • Document system architecture, data flows, and integration processes for enterprise contract systems (eCMS) • Champion DevOps excellence, fostering a culture of collaboration, automation, and innovation ## Full Description The Planet Group has partnered with a Dallas area company to locate a DevOps Engineer to work with Azure integrations for a contract-to-hire role. The successful candidate must be willing to be onsite 3 days a week in the Dallas office. Because this is a contract-to-hire role, all candidates but be able to work directly on a W2 with no third-party sponsorship allowed. The Principal DevOps Engineer will lead the design, development, and delivery of Azure-based integrations and AI-driven enterprise systems. This role blends hands-on engineering with architectural leadership, building scalable, event-driven solutions that power core business systems — including contract management, ERP, CRM, and finance applications. You’ll lead architecture and delivery efforts for cloud-native integrations, mentor engineers, and help shape how AI and automation transform enterprise operations. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and deploy Azure Function Apps and serverless integrations across enterprise systems • Lead architecture and design sessions focused on scalability, performance, and AI/ML integration • Integrate critical business platforms such as Pramata, Dynamics CRM, Workday Financials, and other enterprise tools • Build and maintain data pipelines and event-driven workflows for real-time automation and reporting • Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Pulumi (IaC) • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate needs into scalable solutions • Mentor and guide engineering teams in cloud architecture, automation, and best practices • Document system architecture, data flows, and integration processes for enterprise contract systems (eCMS) • Champion DevOps excellence, fostering a culture of collaboration, automation, and innovation Required Skills and Experience: • 7–10 years of professional software engineering or DevOps experience • 4+ years of hands-on work with Azure Function Apps, Logic Apps, or API Management • Strong programming skills in C#, Node.js, or Python • Proven experience building and supporting serverless integrations using Azure services (Functions, Event Grid, Key Vault, App Service Plans) • 3–5 years of experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Pulumi, Terraform, or similar) • Solid understanding of cloud-native architecture, event-driven design, and enterprise integrations • Experience with AI/ML integration or machine learning model deployment in Azure (nice to have) • Familiarity with contract management or ERP systems (Pramata, Workday, Dynamics, SAP, etc.) • Strong communication skills; able to partner cross-functionally with business and technical teams • Experience mentoring engineers and leading design/architecture discussions Preferred Skills: • 2+ years deploying or integrating AI-powered services using serverless compute • Experience with Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, or OpenAI API • Deep familiarity with enterprise data pipelines and microservice architecture • Background in consulting or enterprise client delivery (Deloitte, Accenture, PwC, etc.) Interested candidates can apply by clicking on the link.

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