Job Title: Azure Platform Engineer

Location:Jerseycity,NJ/ Plano,TX / Charlotte,NC / Newyork,NY (Local Only)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid 

Client Industry: Banking 
Duration: 12 -18 months Contract 

About the Role

We are hiring a  Azure Platform Engineer 

• Expert Terraform Proficiency: Advanced experience with Terraform (HCL) for provisioning end-to-end Azure infrastructure. This includes creating reusable modules, managing remote state, and handling complex provider configurations.
• CI/CD Integration: Proven ability to integrate Terraform into automated pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) to manage the plan/apply lifecycle.
• State Management & Security: Deep understanding of Terraform state locking and securing sensitive variables using Azure Key Vault.

• Enterprise Topology: Mastery in designing and implementing Hub-and-Spoke network architectures, including VNET Peering and Global VNET Peering.
• Hybrid Connectivity: Hands-on experience with Azure ExpressRoute, Site-to-Site VPNs, and Azure Bastion for secure cross-premises communication.
• Security & Segmentation: Expertise in Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Application Security Groups (ASGs).
• Traffic Management: Proficiency in configuring Azure Application Gateway (with WAF), Load Balancers, and Private Links/Endpoints.

• Storage Services: Comprehensive knowledge of Blob Storage, Azure Files, and Disk Storage, including tiered storage strategies (Hot/Cool/Archive).
• Resiliency: Implementation of storage redundancy and data protection using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery (ASR).
• Compute Management: Expert-level management of Azure Virtual Machines, Scale Sets (VMSS), and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

• Policy as Code: Experience implementing Sentinel or Open Policy Agent (OPA) within TFE to enforce compliance, security, and operational guardrails before code is applied.
• Private Module Registry (PMR): Ability to manage an internal library of versioned, verified modules to ensure consistency and speed across different engineering teams.
• Workspace Management: Mastery of TFE Workspaces, including VCS integration (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket), remote execution, and managing team-based permissions/RBAC.
• Run Tasks & Notifications: Configuring TFE "Run Tasks" to integrate third-party security or cost-analysis tools into the deployment workflow.
• Cost Estimation: Leveraging TFE’s native cost estimation features to provide visibility into projected infrastructure spend during the plan phase.

Hourly Rate: 65$-70$ per hour 
This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits: 

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)

About Us

At Collabera, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.

Ready to Apply?

Apply now or reach out to Pritam Palai at pritam.palai@collabera.com for more information. We look forward to speaking with you!