Software Engineer I

Title: Software Engineer I

Description: Experience: 1 - 3 years.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for a contract position. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in deploying existing infrastructure and services to a new environment within the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, with a particular focus on using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Bicep and Terraform.

Responsibilities

Deploy existing Azure cloud infrastructure and services configurations to a new Azure environment, including but not limited to: Virtual Machines, Networking (VNets, Subnets, Firewalls, Load Balancers), Storage Accounts, Databases (SQL, Cosmos DB), App Services, and serverless functions.

Utilize and adapt existing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts and templates developed with Bicep and Terraform to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of Azure resources in the new environment.

Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines specifically for deploying the existing infrastructure configurations to the target environment.

Ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of the deployed infrastructure in the new Azure environment.

Monitor the newly deployed Azure environment for performance, availability, and cost optimization post-deployment.

Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues encountered during and after the deployment process.

Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure successful migration and functionality of applications and services in the new environment.

Document the deployment process and any modifications made to the existing IaC to facilitate future deployments or updates.

Stay current with the latest Azure deployment strategies and best practices.

Qualifications

Proven experience in deploying and managing infrastructure and services in Microsoft Azure.

Strong hands-on experience with Bicep for deploying Azure resources.

Strong hands-on experience with Terraform for deploying and managing cloud infrastructure, with a focus on Azure.

Experience adapting and executing existing IaC codebases for deployment to different environments.

Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.

Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI), particularly in the context of infrastructure deployment.

Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring in Azure.

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.

Requirements

Must be a citizen of the United States or Canada.

This is a contract position.

If you meet the qualifications and are a self-motivated individual with a passion for deploying Azure cloud technologies and automation, we encourage you to apply.

Job Overview & Requirements

Short-term: 3 months (Project)

Work Schedule: Full time 8am to 4 pm (Flex)

Main Responsibilities

Deploy existing infrastructure and microservices to the FedRamp environment

Implement required security scans and code standardization per the FedRAMP guidelines

Document the updates made to deployment and security scans

Key Contributions

The Video Services product will be deployed to FedRamp

The Video Services product security will be implemented and documented

The Video Services product code will be standardized

Must-Have Qualifications

Knowledge of Azure Cloud

Knowledge of Bicep and Terraform CI/CD Deployment

Software Proficiency: Java, Terraform, Bicep

Required Experience Level: Mid-Level

Posted By: VMS Sourcing