Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (Terraform / AKS / Azure DevOps) – Freelance

About the opportunity For an international enterprise project in the semiconductor and mechanical engineering industries, we are seeking 5 highly experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineers. We are looking for hands-on engineers who can independently build, automate, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot complex Microsoft Azure environments. The project operates within a business-critical enterprise landscape with SAP-related dependencies. Strong production experience, automation expertise, and a structured approach to complex technical incidents are essential. Project details • Start: Early December 2026 • Duration: End of February 2027 • Workload: Full-time (5 positions available) • Location: Primarily remote from within the EU • On-site requirement: Netherlands, 14 January – 7 February 2027 • Language: English C2 or demonstrably equivalent proficiency • Contract: Freelance Your responsibilities • Design, implement, operate, and optimize infrastructure and cloud services on Microsoft Azure. • Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform. • Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub. • Provision and manage Azure IaaS and PaaS resources, incl.: Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage Accounts, Azure Key Vault, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Databricks, Azure Application Gateway • Deploy, administer, and troubleshoot containerized workloads and Kubernetes environments. • Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Shell scripting, YAML, and Python. • Implement and improve automated infrastructure security checks and security controls. • Establish reliable logging, monitoring, and alerting across cloud infrastructure and applications. • Investigate and resolve complex production incidents in business-critical enterprise environments. • Collaborate with infrastructure, database, SAP, and application teams to ensure stable operations. • Contribute to performance improvements, operational resilience, and cloud engineering best practices. Your profile Required qualifications • Extensive hands-on experience as a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer, or DevOps Engineer. • Strong production experience with Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS services. • Proven expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. • Advanced experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly Azure DevOps and/or GitHub. • Strong practical knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). • Experience working with Azure Storage, Virtual Machines, Key Vault, Application Gateway, and Databricks. • Proficiency in PowerShell, Shell scripting, YAML, and Python. • Experience implementing automated infrastructure security controls. • Strong knowledge of logging, monitoring, alerting, and operational troubleshooting. • Ability to resolve complex technical problems independently in business-critical environments. • English language proficiency at C2 level or demonstrably equivalent. • Residence within the EU and willingness to work on-site in the Netherlands during the specified period. • Availability for a full-time freelance assignment starting in December 2026. Additional advantages • Experience supporting SAP-related cloud infrastructure or SAP-dependent enterprise environments. • Strong DevSecOps and cloud security expertise. • Experience with high-availability architecture, disaster recovery, and production incident management. • Azure certifications or comparable evidence of advanced Azure engineering expertise. • Previous experience in large international enterprise environments. What we offer • A technically demanding assignment in a large international enterprise environment. • The opportunity to work on complex Azure infrastructure and automation challenges. • A primarily remote engagement with a defined on-site project phase. • Collaboration with experienced cloud, database, and infrastructure specialists. • An hourly rate aligned with your qualifications and seniority. • Direct communication and ongoing support through Sidekick Network. Interested? Please apply through JOIN and provide: • Your current CV or detailed technical profile • Your earliest availability • Your location and country of residence • Your expected hourly rate in EUR • Confirmation of your availability for on-site work in the Netherlands from 14 January to 7 February 2027 • A short summary of your hands-on experience with Azure, Terraform, AKS, Azure DevOps/GitHub, and business-critical production environments We look forward to connecting with senior Azure engineers who combine strong automation skills with the ability to take ownership of complex production environments. Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow