Senior Cloud & Automation Engineer

Job Description: • We are seeking a Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Automation Engineer with deep expertise in Terraform, arenaflex Azure, and Databricks to design, automate, and evolve cloud infrastructure and data platforms. • This role sits at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, identity-driven provisioning, and data integration, and requires both hands-on execution and the ability to influence better technical approaches across the organization. • The ideal candidate brings strong engineering fundamentals, modern automation practices, and the flexibility to help shape how infrastructure and data platforms are provisioned, integrated, and delivered at scale. • This is a contract opportunity with one of Verinext's clients. Candidates must be comfortable working West Coast hours. Requirements: • Azure Cloud Engineering- Architect, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade Azure infrastructure and services- Implement and optimize Azure networking, security, identity, and governance components- Partner with architecture and platform teams to improve cloud design patterns and operational models • Infrastructure as Code & Automation (Terraform)- Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for repeatable, scalable deployments- Build and enhance arenaflex/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent) to automate infrastructure provisioning and changes- Introduce and evaluate alternative automation approaches to improve speed, reliability, and maintainability • Data Platform Integration (Databricks)- Support provisioning and integration of Databricks environments within Azure- Enable secure and reliable data movement in and out of Databricks- Collaborate with data engineering teams to align infrastructure automation with analytics and data platform needs • Additional Responsibilities- Support cloud provisioning workflows integrated with SailPoint, enabling identity-driven access and automation- Track and report delivery progress and project work using Jira- Participate in agile ceremonies, technical design reviews, and cross-team planning- Document infrastructure standards, automation workflows, and best practices • Required Skills & Experience- Senior-level experience with Terraform in production Azure environments- Strong hands-on experience with arenaflex Azure, including compute, networking, security, and identity- Experience supporting or integrating Databricks within Azure-based platforms- Proven experience building and maintaining arenaflex/CD pipelines for infrastructure and platform deployments- Experience working with Jira for project tracking and delivery reporting- Ability to think beyond standard implementations and propose improved or alternative technical solutions • Nice-to-Have Skills- Experience with SailPoint identity provisioning and access workflows- Experience with Boomi for integration and data orchestration- Exposure to JD Edwards (JDEdwards) environments or ERP integrations- Familiarity with DevSecOps and cloud security automation practices • Soft Skills & Attributes- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills- Comfortable working across cloud, identity, data, and application teams- Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders- Adaptable, collaborative, and continuously improvement-focused Benefits: - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Apply tot his job Apply tot his job