Position: Azure Cloud Platform Engineer (Data & Analytics Platform Team) We're hiring! Our client is building a modern enterprise data ecosystem in Azure and recently migrated to Snowflake. They're looking for a hands-on Cloud Platform Engineer to join their Data & Analytics Engineering – Platform Team. This role is NOT for someone who configures infrastructure handed off to them — we’re looking for engineers who’ve built Azure infrastructure from the ground up, preferably using Bicep or Terraform in enterprise settings. • Build and deploy Azure infrastructure (Data Factory, Storage, Key Vaults, Networking, VMs, etc.) • Automate infrastructure using IaC (Bicep/Terraform) and deploy via Azure Dev Ops pipelines • Configure and support platforms like Snowflake and Databricks • Own monitoring, performance tuning, and cost optimization in the Azure environment • Troubleshoot environment issues, drive root-cause analysis, and implement resilient solutions • Support cross-functional teams with scalable, secure infrastructure designs Must-Have Skills: • 7+ years in Cloud Platform Engineering • Proficient in Python, Power Shell, SQL, Git Hub, Azure Dev Ops, and IaC (Bicep/Terraform) • 7+ years Dev Ops experience in Agile/Scrum environments • 5+ years leading end-to-end design and production support of cloud platforms • Strong understanding of cloud-native, security-first principles • Experience supporting Data Engineering/Application teams from the infrastructure side Please DO NOT apply if: • You only have database/ETL experience • You are a pure data engineer or pure network engineer • You’ve only worked on Azure environments built by others • Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Synapse, Cosmos DB, Event Hub, Key Vault • Admin experience with Windows/Linux servers • Azure certifications (Admin, Architect), Snow Pro, or Databricks Platform Admin • Experience with Azure cost management & forecasting Seniority level • Mid-Senior level Employment type • Contract Job function • Information Technology and Consulting Industries • IT Services and IT Consulting and IT System Data Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Type
Fulltime role
Skills required
Azure, Python, Git, Synapse
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Salary
No salary information was found.
Date Posted
May 20, 2025
Tekcel8 Inc is seeking an Azure Cloud Platform Engineer to join their Data & Analytics Platform Team in Richmond, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building Azure infrastructure and automating it using IaC tools like Bicep or Terraform.