Azure Release Engineer required at Houston, TX Onsite role

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Hi

Role:Release Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas (Onsite)

 Role Overview

Client is seeking two Release Engineers to support Azure-based cloud and release engineering activities. This role is responsible for the deployment, release, and maintenance of cloud-based applications and services across platforms such as Azure and AWS. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable cloud solutions and ensure smooth transitions of code from development to production.

 Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines with security and quality gates.
• Provision, configure, and manage cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.

*Lead and execute release engineering tasks for cloud services, ensuring compliance with security policies. 

*Act as a gatekeeper in the infrastructure and application lifecycle, ensuring code integrity and quality. 

*Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth releases.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding release status, issues, and improvements.

*Mentor junior engineers and guide global cloud architecture initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 4-5+ years of experience in release engineering and cloud infrastructure.

 Technical Skills: 

AZ 104 Certification and Terraform experience are required. 

Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, CI/CD processes, git workflows, and programming concepts is necessary.

 Preferred Qualifications

• AVD or AZ 140 certification.
• Experience with AWS.

*Excellent customer-facing and communication skills. *A collaborative team player.

Required Skills : 

• AZ 104 Certification 

• Terraform experience 

NICE TO HAVES 

• AVD or AZ 140 

• Good people skills...(this role is very customer facing) 

o Strong communication 

o Team Player/Works well with team/Friendly 

• AWS Experience

Thank you,

Naresh (Nick)

Email: ni...@sapphiresoftwaresolutions.com