Cloud Engineer (Azure) - job 1 of 2

MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora, and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil, and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry-specific best practices and expertise.We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position, please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!Job descriptionJob Title: Cloud Engineer (Azure)Location: Remote (EST Hours)Contract Duration: 12 months (with possible extension for ongoing needs)Rate : $55 to $60 /hr on w2Overview:We are seeking a Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in Azure to support our evolving cloud infrastructure needs following a recent organizational restructure. These roles will help address increased workloads and support cross-functional initiatives within our application and data teams.Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development, optimization, and automation of Azure-based cloud solutions.
• Work within a Scaled Agile Framework (SaFE), actively participating in backlog grooming and refinement sessions.
• Provide technical input and recommendations to improve existing backlog items and identify gaps.
• Collaborate with application and data teams to ensure infrastructure and network solutions meet project requirements.
• Support and optimize services within an Application Service Environment (ASE).
• Configure and manage Private Endpoints and Azure Private Link for secure access.
• Assist with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation using tools like ARM, Bicep, or Terraform.

Troubleshoot network configurations and support secure connectivity between services.Required Skills & Experience:

• 3 5 years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud services.
• Proficiency in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Databricks, and automation tools.
• Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bicep, Terraform).
• Experience with Private Endpoints, Private Link, and ASE configuration.
• Basic networking knowledge (VNet, NSGs, routing).
• Experience working within a SaFE Agile environment and contributing to backlogs.