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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Cloud Engineer - AI & Automation - **Company:** Robert Half - **Location:** Malvern, PA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Github, Network Virtualization, Azure Active Directory, Search Technologies, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Microsoft Power Automate, Delivery Pipeline, Microsoft Fabric, AI Platforms, Deployment Automation, Bicep, Api Design, Terraform, Key Vault, Servicenow - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d294599e-048e-409d-8b39-c889d01af115 ## About the Role At least 5 years of experience in cloud engineering or software engineering, including 3 or more years working directly with Microsoft Azure in production settings. Strong hands-on knowledge of core Azure services such as virtual networking, App Service, Functions, Entra ID, Key Vault, Storage, and monitoring capabilities. Proven experience managing AI platforms in production, including Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Claude, or comparable model services. Practical expertise with CI/CD implementation and infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Bicep, or Terraform. Familiarity with cloud governance, security controls, and compliance-focused operations in enterprise environments. Experience working with Azure-focused technologies and related tools, including Azure Stack, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Purview, and AI-enabled services. Ability to support API-driven integrations, automation frameworks, and event-based architectures used in modern cloud platforms., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. ## Description We are looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer - AI & Automation to join a contract opportunity based in Pennsylvania. In this role, you will help shape and support secure Azure environments while enabling AI-driven capabilities across cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on engineering with governance, reliability, and scalable delivery practices in a highly regulated environment., Create and support Azure-based solutions spanning infrastructure, connectivity, identity, storage, and managed platform services in line with enterprise architecture and security expectations. Develop and optimize deployment automation using infrastructure-as-code and modern release pipelines through tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Bicep, and Terraform. Operate and administer AI services across Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Claude, and related platforms, including model setup, permission management, policy enforcement, evaluation, and live environment support. Establish and govern secure integrations for Model Context Protocol and connected enterprise systems by applying strong authentication, access controls, and data protection standards. Manage APIs, event-driven components, and security gateway configurations that enable AI services and automated workflows to connect with business applications reliably. Build retrieval-augmented AI solutions using Azure AI Search, embeddings, and vector-based data patterns to improve access to enterprise knowledge. Maintain and enhance automation solutions built with Power Automate, Logic Apps, and Copilot Studio, supporting integrations with Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and ServiceNow. Strengthen cloud governance through Azure Policy, tagging strategy, cost oversight, monitoring, logging, and operational observability tools such as Azure Monitor and Application Insights. Support Microsoft Fabric administration by overseeing tenant settings, workspace permissions, capacity controls, data access, and usage visibility across supported workloads. Contribute technical documentation, reusable standards, KPI/KRI reporting, change review activities, and incident or release support for cloud and AI environments. ## Related Videos - [Best Practices for Using GitHub Secrets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1214-best-practices-for-using-github-secrets) - [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) - [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) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [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) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)