Azure and AWS DevOps Cloud Engineer

Description

This role combines cloud engineering, automation, CI/CD, and operational excellence across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The engineer designs, builds, and maintains scalable, secure, and automated cloud environments while enabling continuous delivery and high-velocity software deployment.

Key responsibilities:

Cloud infrastructure engineering (Azure + AWS):
Architect, deploy, and manage cloud environments using Azure and AWS core services.
Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform, ARM templates, and AWS CloudFormation.
Optimize performance, cost, and reliability across multi-cloud environments.
Implement monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, and application performance monitoring tools.

DevOps, CI/CD & automation:
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy.
Automate deployments, testing, and configuration management using Ansible, Terraform, and scripting languages.

Containers & orchestration:
Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS).
Implement microservices architectures and automated container pipelines.

Security, compliance & reliability:
Apply cloud security best practices across Azure and AWS IAM, secrets management, and network security.
Support disaster recovery, backup strategies, and high-availability architectures.
Implement DevSecOps practices and compliance controls.

Collaboration & documentation:
Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline delivery.
Document cloud architectures, pipelines, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience.
• Multi-cloud mastery: Expert-level architecting and deployment across both Microsoft Azure and AWS core services.
• Infrastructure as code and automation: Advanced proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, ARM templates, and CloudFormation to ensure environment consistency.
• DevOps and CI/CD: Deep expertise in building robust pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and AWS-native tools such as CodePipeline and CodeBuild.
• Orchestration: Hands-on experience managing containerized microservices via Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS).

Benefits

This is a 3-month, full-time onsite engagement offering a premium experience for the right consultant:

• Global mobility: Full coverage of visa costs and airline tickets (round trip).
• Premium stay: High-quality accommodation provided for the duration of the project in Saudi Arabia.
• Prestigious portfolio: The opportunity to add a "Giga-Project" to your professional record, working alongside top-tier industry leaders.
• High impact: A fast-paced, 3-month sprint where your decisions directly shape the technical infrastructure of a historic landmark.