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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Azure Cloud & DevOps Platform Engineer - **Company:** AT&T Inc. - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,400.0 - $261,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Software Tools, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Data Management, Data Logging, Snowflake, HybridCloud, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Bicep, Azure AKS, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=488e08416fa8d052 ## About the Role * Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, networking, storage, identity, and governance. * Experience leading cloud migration and application modernization programs. * Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. * Hands-on experience with Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Helm, or related IaC technologies. * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, and container-based deployments. * Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or Bash. * Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures, enterprise security, IAM, and platform governance. * Experience supporting production environments, monitoring, incident management, and operational reliability., * 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, infrastructure, or systems architecture. * Proven success leading enterprise Azure transformation, modernization, or platform engineering initiatives. * Experience supporting large-scale, business-critical applications and services. * Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and collaboration skills. * Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Terraform, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, and related cloud technologies. * Ability to influence architecture, operational strategy, and engineering best practices across teams. Preferred Qualifications * Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, Azure Administrator, etc.). * Experience with Snowflake and Databricks administration in Azure. * Background in large-scale Agile/SAFe environments. * Experience introducing automation, developer productivity improvements, or AI-assisted engineering tools. * Telecom or large enterprise technology experience preferred. 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