Azure Cloud Engineer / Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Job Title: Azure Cloud Engineer / Cloud Infrastructure Architect - Terraform & Security Location: Charlotte, NC / Jersey City, NJ / Plano, TX Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: Charlotte NC (99.73 (Pay Rate: $70.23) Jersey City NJ (104.62 (Pay Rate: $73.67 Plano TX (104.62 (Pay Rate: $73.67 Job ID: 411708 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider.

With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Azure Cloud Engineer / Cloud Infrastructure Architect - Terraform & Security to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Microsoft Azure, Terraform, and cloud architecture and a proven ability to design, implement, and secure scalable cloud solutions aligned to enterprise cloud strategies.

Responsibilities: Partner across technology teams to define and deliver cloud solutions aligned with the bank's cloud strategy. Perform product and solution design activities for cloud enablement. Design and implement new software and infrastructure solutions and enhance existing services. Ensure deliverables meet standards for accessibility, security, object-oriented practices, and performance. Author and execute unit and integration tests for infrastructure and application components. Collaborate with developers, QA, and project management to deliver high-quality outcomes. Participate in requirements elaboration, architecture reviews, and design sessions. Support hybrid work expectations with three days onsite per week.

Required Skills & Qualifications: Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, including Terraform Enterprise, Private Module Registry, and Sentinel. Hands-on experience building and operating public cloud infrastructure. Primary skill: Microsoft Azure. Experience with AWS or GCP services. Deep knowledge of web protocols, operating systems, hypervisors, and distributed systems architecture. Azure Cloud Adoption Framework or similar frameworks expertise. Cloud security with Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft Sentinel. CI/CD toolchains such as Maven and Jenkins.

General programming skills in Java and/or Python. Agile practices and test-driven development experience. Configuration management and automation with tools such as Ansible, Puppet, CloudFormation, or Salt. Minimum 7+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in cloud engineering across Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Preferred Skills: Identity management frameworks and tools experience. Linux/UNIX system administration. Container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. Go programming language exposure. Cloud provider certifications such as Azure AZ-900. Experience architecting software solutions. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers.

When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume. Please ensure one of the approved locations is listed on your resume. This role is hybrid with three days onsite per week.