Job Description:

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure (App Services, Functions, AKS, Key Vault).
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform..
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and secure system boundaries.
• Optimize cloud cost, performance, and reliability.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Automate testing, deployments, and environment promotion.
• Improve developer experience and release velocity across teams.
• Support backend services (FastAPI, Python) with deployment, scaling, and runtime optimization.
• Assist with API observability, logging, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers to unblock delivery and reduce operational overhead.
• Implement secure networking, secrets management, and identity controls.
• Configure monitoring, alerting, and incident response workflows.
• Enforce best practices around containerization (Docker) and orchestration (AKS).

Requirements:

• Strong experience with Azure cloud services.
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions).
• Hands-on Infrastructure-as-Code experience (Terraform preferred or Bicep).
• Backend familiarity with Python/FastAPI sufficient to support and troubleshoot services.
• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Strong understanding of cloud security and networking fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows.Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
• Familiarity with serverless and event-driven architectures.
• Experience supporting AI/ML workloads in production.
• Exposure to observability stacks (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).

Benefits:

• *Flexible Hours & Compensation

Our client offers a flexible work structure of

20–40 hours per week, depending on role scope and workload. This role is outcome-driven, not hour-tracked.Compensation is provided as afixed monthly stipend**, aligned to responsibilities and expected ownership. The stipend remains consistent as long as commitments are met and performance remains strong.This environment requires:- Clear ownership and follow-through- Proactive communication- Consistent, high-quality deliveryFlexibility is paired with accountability—team members are trusted to manage their time while ensuring outcomes, team continuity, and customer commitments are fully upheld.