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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Architect - **Company:** E.C.I., Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Build Automation, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Linux, Github, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Software, Routing, Password Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Windows PowerShell, Secure Coding, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Subversion, TortoiseSVN, Backup and Restore, Azure Automation, Computer Networking Systems, Google Cloud, Microsoft Power Automate, Firewalls (Computer Science), Backend, Git, Microsoft Fabric, Storage Technologies, Deployment Automation, Bicep, Data Management, Terraform, Software Version Control, Serverless Computing, Vmware - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cc19ae65723c7197 ## About the Role Azure * Extensive hands-on Microsoft Azure experience. * Strong understanding of Azure networking. * Experience deploying and supporting Azure production environments. * Experience with Azure APIs and cloud-native services. Infrastructure-as-Code * Strong Terraform experience preferred. * Candidates with significant Infrastructure-as-Code experience using Bicep, ARM Templates or comparable platforms will also be considered. * Experience building Infrastructure-as-Code from the ground up. Automation * Advanced PowerShell scripting experience. * Demonstrated experience developing automation rather than simply executing scripts. * Experience creating both new automation solutions and maintaining existing automation. Cloud Engineering * Experience deploying Azure infrastructure through Infrastructure-as-Code. * Experience with Azure Functions, Logic Apps or similar Azure services. * Strong troubleshooting skills. * Experience supporting enterprise Azure environments. Software Engineering Practices Experience using source control and secure development practices including: * GitHub * Azure DevOps Repos * Git * Visual Studio Code * SVN/Tortoise SVN (or similar) * Secure credential and password management, * Managed Services Provider (MSP) experience * VMware * Linux * Cisco networking * Palo Alto firewalls * Storage technologies * Backup and disaster recovery * Python * Microsoft Fabric * AI Agents * Financial services experience * Azure certifications Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate enjoys building platforms-not simply maintaining them., You enjoy solving engineering problems through automation while balancing operational support with long-term platform improvements. Experience working in a Managed Services Provider environment is highly valued due to the pace, variety of customer environments, and need to support multiple clients simultaneously. Technical Priorities Must Have * Microsoft Azure * Terraform (or equivalent Infrastructure-as-Code) * PowerShell * Azure Automation * Infrastructure-as-Code * Azure Networking Strongly Preferred * Managed Services experience * Azure platform engineering * GitHub / Azure DevOps * Azure deployment automation * Secure scripting practices Nice to Have * Microsoft Fabric * AI Agents * Python * AWS * Google Cloud * VMware * Enterprise storage * Backup technologies ## Description This position is best described as a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer/Architect with a strong focus on Infrastructure-as-Code, automation, and Azure platform engineering. This is a highly hands-on technical role responsible for designing, building, automating, and continuously improving ECI's Azure cloud platform. You'll spend far more time writing automation, building deployment frameworks, and solving complex Azure problems than creating PowerPoint architecture diagrams. You'll help lead ECI's migration toward Terraform-driven Infrastructure-as-Code while modernizing existing PowerShell automation and developing repeatable deployment frameworks for internal engineering teams. If you're passionate about automation, eliminating repetitive work, and building scalable Azure solutions, we'd love to speak with you. What You'll Do * Design, implement and support Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. * Develop Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform. * Build reusable Azure deployment templates and automation frameworks. * Modernize existing PowerShell automation by transitioning appropriate workloads into Terraform. * Design and implement automated provisioning of standardized Azure customer environments. * Build automation for: * Azure infrastructure deployments * Alerting and monitoring * Patch deployment * Operational workflows * Backend job processing * Develop secure, reusable deployment automation that reduces manual effort across engineering teams. * Design Azure networking solutions including Virtual Networks, routing and connectivity. * Support Azure Functions, Logic Apps and cloud-native Azure services. * Troubleshoot complex Azure infrastructure issues. * Serve as the senior escalation point for Azure-related incidents. * Mentor engineering teams on Azure best practices and Infrastructure-as-Code. * Develop technical standards, documentation and operational procedures. * Collaborate with engineering leadership to improve cloud automation capabilities. * Evaluate emerging Microsoft technologies including Microsoft Fabric and AI capabilities for future adoption. What Success Looks Like Within your first year you will: * Expand ECI's Terraform footprint across Azure environments. * Build repeatable Infrastructure-as-Code deployment frameworks. * Improve deployment consistency through automation. * Reduce manual operational work through scripting and automation. * Resolve complex Azure escalations quickly and effectively. * Help establish engineering standards for Azure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code. * Improve deployment speed, reliability and operational efficiency across customer environments. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [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) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [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 exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Infrastructure as Prompts: Creating Azure Infrastructure with AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1533-infrastructure-as-prompts-creating-azure-infrastructure-with-ai-agents) ## 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) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)