Cloud Infrastructure EngineerThis is a contract remote role for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer based in Brazil. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, agile environment and work closely with analysts, developers, and architects to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, deploy, and maintain infrastructure, applications, and services on Microsoft Azure.Build and optimize DevOps pipelines (CI/CD) using Azure DevOps, leverage YAML-based and Classic releases.Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM, Bicep, and Terraform for repeatable, secure deployments.Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure environment performance across compute, networking, storage, and data services.Implement governance, security, and compliance best practices with services such as Azure Key Vault, Managed Identities, and RBAC.Support integration and administration of Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Function Apps, Logic Apps and other services.Develop monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, with a focus on distributed tracing and telemetry.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.QualificationsA bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is a plus.Strong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are essential.The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience deploying, configuring, and administering applications and services in Microsoft Azure.Strong expertise in automation, source control, CI/CD, configuration management, and Azure DevOps practices is required.Hands-on experience creating and managing both YAML-based and Classic Azure DevOps pipelines is necessary.Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and Bash for automation and scripting is expected.3+ years of direct experience with Azure cloud resource configuration and administration is preferred.Demonstrated knowledge of monitoring principles and implementation of observability solutions is highly desirable.Working knowledge of the Azure Data Ecosystem (ADF, Databricks, Synapse, AKS, Service Bus, Event Hubs, Key Vault, Purview, Function Apps, Logic Apps, Azure Storage) is required.Previous experience in systems, database, or application administration is highly desirable.