Azure DevOps Consultant (Terraform | AKS | CI/CD) - W2 Role

Job Title: Azure DevOps Consultant (Terraform | AKS | CI/CD)📍 Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid)💼 Job Type: Contract (6 Months – Extendable)Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Consultant with strong expertise in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes, and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will help design, implement, and optimize DevOps pipelines and cloud infrastructure solutions for enterprise applications.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines using reusable YAML templatesManage and optimize Azure DevOps services including Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts, and BoardsImplement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or ARM/BicepDeploy and manage workloads on Kubernetes (AKS preferred)Build and publish Docker container images following best practicesAutomate operational and deployment tasks using PowerShell, Bash, or PythonImplement secure access controls using RBAC, Managed Identities, Service Principals, and Key VaultMonitor, troubleshoot, and support production environmentsCollaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to improve deployment and operational efficiencyRequired SkillsStrong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps / CI-CD / Release EngineeringExpertise in Terraform and/or ARM/BicepExperience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and DockerStrong scripting skills in PowerShell and/or BashUnderstanding of IAM, RBAC, and secure secrets managementExperience with monitoring, logging, and incident troubleshootingNice to HavePython scripting experienceExperience with enterprise cloud modernization initiativesExposure to DevOps assessment and roadmap planning