Cloud & DevOps Engineer (Contract)

We are seeking an experienced Cloud & DevOps Engineer with strong Azure expertise and practical knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP to join a customer-facing enterprise cloud migration engagement. This is a contract-based consulting opportunity (2–3 months initially) and not a Full-Time (FTE) role. We are looking for someone who can design, automate, document, and deliver enterprise-grade cloud solutions with confidence.

Freelancers, independent consultants, and contractors are welcome to apply, provided they can dedicate sufficient time and actively participate throughout the project. We seek engineers committed to delivering results and who understand the demands of a customer-facing engagement, requiring ownership, accountability, and flexibility during critical milestones. If you prefer a role with strictly fixed working hours and minimal customer interaction, this opportunity may not be the right fit.

Qualifications

- Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, or Platform Engineering.
- Experience delivering enterprise cloud migration or modernization projects.
- Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure and landing zones using Terraform.
- Build and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments.
- Containerize applications using Docker and Helm.
- Develop and maintain reusable Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
- Build and enhance CI/CD automation using Jenkins.
- Configure Azure services including ACR, Key Vault, PostgreSQL Flexible Server, Redis, RabbitMQ,



and supporting infrastructure.
- Implement monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
- Implement Azure security best practices including RBAC, Key Vault integration, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Kubernetes network policies.
- Support Kafka and Debezium-based data integration where required.
- Produce architecture documentation, deployment guides, runbooks, and operational documentation.
- Participate in customer meetings, daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and technical discussions.
- Share progress updates and proactively communicate project risks and blockers.

Required Skills

We are looking for candidates with proficiency in the following technologies and concepts:

- Robust expertise in Microsoft Azure
- Working knowledge of AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
- Kubernetes (AKS preferred)
- Docker & Helm
- Jenkins CI/CD
- Git
- Linux Administration
- Networking fundamentals
- Azure Container Registry (ACR)
- Azure Key Vault
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- RabbitMQ
- Monitoring & Observability
- Bash and/or PowerShell scripting
- Technical and Solution Documentation

Nice to Have

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be a plus:





- Azure Certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent)
- Experience with Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, Strimzi, or Debezium
- Experience migrating workloads between cloud platforms
- Experience in regulated enterprise environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Take ownership from design through delivery and are accountable for outcomes.
- Are comfortable working in a consulting environment with direct customer interaction.
- Can proactively communicate progress, risks, and blockers through daily stand-ups and status updates.
- Have a strong automation-first mindset and believe in Infrastructure as Code and DevOps best practices.
- Produce high-quality technical documentation alongside implementation.
- Are self-driven, adaptable, and willing to do what's needed to deliver project milestones.
- Can work independently while collaborating effectively with customer and internal teams.
- Thrive in fast-paced project engagements where ownership, responsiveness, and accountability are valued.

Engagement Details

- Role Type: Contract (2–3 months initially; extension possible based on project requirements)
- Work Mode: Remote (India)
- Engagement: Customer-facing consulting assignment
- Availability: Immediate or short notice preferred
- Employment Type: Freelancers, independent consultants, contractors, and professionals between projects are encouraged to apply.

If you're passionate about cloud engineering, enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, and want to work on a modern enterprise cloud migration engagement, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Cloud & DevOps Engineer (Contract) (India)
🏢 Opsmotiv
📍 India