Azure Cloud Developer - Full remote - contractor in USD

For an international project in Chennai, we are urgently looking for a Full Remote Azure Cloud Developer to build and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructures. We are looking for a motivated contractor. Candidates need to be fluent in English. Tasks and responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain cloud-based solutions ensuring high availability and reliability; Develop and deploy microservices and cloud applications leveraging Azure Functions, App Services, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS); Architect and manage scalable cloud infrastructure with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Terraform; Automate deployment pipelines with Azure DevOps, implementing CI/CD practices to enable rapid and efficient releases; Optimize performance of cloud services by monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving issues using tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights; Profile: Bachelor or Master degree; +5 / +8 years experience as Azure Cloud Developer; Strong hands-on experience with ASP.NET Core and Azure in building and managing cloud-based applications; Proficiency in deploying and managing Azure services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, and Azure Storage; Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native applications; Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and hands-on experience with Azure DevOps or similar tools; Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or ARM templates; Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, Azure AD, and compliance best practices; Fluent in English; Show more Show less