Job description

Duration: 12+ Months Location: 3 days onsite to Plano, TX Responsibilities/Requirements: Design, build, and operate secure, cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure using Terraform, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices for a financial-services environment. Must-have qualifications & experience Formal training/certification in Computer Science or as a Technical Architect. 5+ years of applied experience across Azure services: Storage, Compute, Integration, IAM, Network. Strong Terraform (IaC) skills and practical cloud-native delivery experience. Proficiency with automation/CI/CD pipelines and tools, including Jenkins and Spinnaker. Experience with Git (branching, PRs, code reviews). Proficiency in at least one programming languagePython preferredplus experience with the Azure SDK; full-SDLC proficiency. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes. Ability to independently diagnose and resolve design/functionality issues with little to no oversight. Hands-on delivery across system design, application development, testing, and operational stability. Demonstrated proficiency in software applications/technical processes within technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile). In-depth knowledge of the financial-services industry and related IT systems. Security, Policy & Governance (client emphasis) Experience writing and testing Azure Policies; strong understanding of Azure policies and governance. Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments (e.g., secure IAM/RBAC usage, network segmentation, secrets management, baseline hardening). Ability to operationalize governance (policy lifecycle, assignments/initiatives, compliance monitoring, remediation). Core responsibilities Architect and implement Azure solutions spanning storage/compute/integration/network/IAM. Define and maintain Terraform modules and pipelines to provision and manage infrastructure. Build and operate CI/CD workflows (Jenkins/Spinnaker) for application and infrastructure delivery. Develop and maintain services/tools/automation in Python (leveraging Azure SDK) following full SDLC. Containerize workloads and manage runtime on Kubernetes; ensure reliability and performance. Uphold security, compliance, and policy governance across environments; drive operational stability. Preferred qualifications & skills Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert). HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (plus). Understanding of Azure AI services (plus). Proven ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies.

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