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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** Brookfield, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Applications Architecture, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data as a Services, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Github, Identity and Access Management, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Bicep, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3ABEDD47C0AD45FA85B6845A4B95E62F/job/ ## About the Role * Produce clear technical documentation for platform architecture, deployment patterns, and operational procedures to support long-term scalability. Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline. * At least 5 years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, with significant work in Microsoft Azure environments. * Practical experience with Azure platform services and designing cloud-native solutions for modern applications. * Strong background in container technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, within distributed or microservices-based systems. * Experience building infrastructure through code and automating deployments through CI/CD pipelines. * Solid understanding of application architecture, distributed computing concepts, and service-based design patterns. * Familiarity with cloud monitoring, logging, performance tuning, and security practices such as identity and access management. * Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in Agile, DevOps, or similarly iterative delivery environments. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® ## Description * Architect, build, and maintain Azure-based cloud environments that support both application workloads and data services. * Develop resilient platform solutions using cloud services such as app hosting, serverless components, container orchestration, traffic routing, and gateway technologies. * Define and manage infrastructure through code with tools such as Bicep or comparable frameworks to improve consistency and repeatability. * Create automated delivery pipelines using platforms like GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps to enable testing, deployment, and controlled release strategies. * Support containerized applications by working with Docker and Kubernetes to improve deployment efficiency and operational stability. * Work closely with software engineers to refine cloud-native designs for stronger scalability, availability, and performance. * Apply security-focused engineering practices, including identity controls, access management, and Zero Trust principles across cloud services. * Establish monitoring, alerting, and observability capabilities using tools such as Azure Monitor and Application Insights to improve operational insight. * Lead cost management efforts by evaluating resource usage, recommending optimization opportunities, and enforcing governance standards. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [The journey from developer to devops - what i've learnt along the way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/238-the-journey-from-developer-to-devops-what-i-ve-learnt-along-the-way) - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)