Role DescriptionONLY CANDIDATES FROM BRAZIL! This is a contract remote role for a DevOps Engineer based in Brazil. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for managing and automating infrastructure, developing software, maintaining continuous integration pipelines, and system administration tasks. This cross-functional role hands-on expertise in building, automating, and managing complex cloud environments on Microsoft Azure. 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 releasesImplement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM, Bicep, and Terraform for repeatable, secure deploymentsMonitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure environment performance across compute, networking, storage, and data servicesImplement governance, security, and compliance best practices with services such as Azure Key Vault, Managed Identities, and RBACSupport integration and administration of Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Function Apps, Logic Apps and other servicesDevelop monitoring, logging, and observability frameworks using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, with a focus on distributed tracing and telemetryCollaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standardsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field is a plusStrong written, presentation, and verbal communication skills5+ years of experience deploying, configuring, and administering applications and services in Microsoft AzureStrong expertise in automation, source control, CI/CD, configuration management, and Azure DevOps practicesHands-on experience creating and managing both YAML-based and Classic Azure DevOps pipelinesProficiency in Python, PowerShell, and Bash for automation and scripting3+ years of direct experience with Azure cloud resource configuration and administrationDemonstrated knowledge of monitoring principles and implementation of observability solutionsWorking knowledge of the Azure Data Ecosystem (ADF, Databricks, Synapse, AKS, Service Bus, Event Hubs, Key Vault, Purview, Function Apps, Logic Apps, Azure Storage)Previous experience in systems, database, or application administration is highly desirable