Azure Cloud Infrastructure Developer

Independent Contractor Engagement (Upwork Only)

This role does not constitute employment, and applying for this role acknowledges that:

• The engagement will be contract-based through Upwork
• This opportunity does not create an employer–employee relationship
• Contractors will not be employees of the company
• Contractors will not be eligible for employment benefits, vacation, overtime, or protections under Canadian employment standards legislation

Contractors must operate as independent service providers responsible for their own:

• Taxes
• Insurance
• Equipment
• Work environment
• Regulatory compliance in their jurisdiction

Applicants seeking full-time employment or employee status should not apply.

Overview

We are seeking a mid-level Azure Cloud Infrastructure Developer to provide infrastructure and DevOps support for a cloud-native enterprise platform built on the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

The platform supports real-time operational workflows, distributed services, and enterprise integrations. The contractor will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines.

Work will focus on cloud infrastructure configuration, automation, security, and operational reliability.

The contractor will collaborate with a distributed engineering team to deliver specific infrastructure enhancements and technical deliverables.

Scope of Services

Typical services requested from the contractor may include:

• Designing and implementing Azure cloud infrastructure
• Managing cloud resource provisioning and configuration
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Implementing InfrastructureasCode (IaC)
• Supporting application deployments and environment configuration
• Implementing cloud monitoring, logging, and alerting
• Troubleshooting infrastructure and deployment issues
• Supporting security best practices for cloud workloads

Contractors will typically be assigned specific infrastructure tasks or deliverables rather than employee-style responsibilities.

The contractor retains control over the methods, tools, and approach used to complete the work, provided deliverables meet technical requirements.

Required Technical Experience

Applicants should have:

• 3–5 years experience working with Azure
• Experience designing and managing Azure infrastructure
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with InfrastructureasCode tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep)
• Experience with Gitbased workflows
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills

Preferred Experience

Nice to have

• Experience with AKS
• Experience with containerization (Docker)
• Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines
• Experience implementing cloud security and identity management
• Familiarity with microservices environments
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor or Application Insights

Technology Environment

The platform commonly uses technologies such as:

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure DevOps
• Terraform / ARM / Bicep
• Docker / Containerized workloads
• AKS
• Azure App Services
• Azure SQL / Cosmos DB
• Application Insights / Azure Monitor

Contractor Engagement Terms

• Contract Type: Independent Contractor
• Platform: Upwork
• Employment Status: Not employment
• Location: Remote / International contractors welcome
• Typical Workload: Variable depending on project needs

Contractors are free to determine their own working hours provided agreed deliverables are completed on schedule.

Contractors may provide services to multiple clients simultaneously, and this engagement does not create exclusivity.

Independent Contractor Acknowledgement

By submitting a proposal, applicants acknowledge that:

• The engagement is contract-based through Upwork
• No employment relationship is created
• The contractor is not entitled to employee benefits
• The contractor is responsible for all taxes and statutory obligations in their jurisdiction
• The contractor provides their own equipment, tools, and working environment
• The contractor retains discretion over how the work is performed

Intellectual Property

All work product, scripts, configurations, documentation, and technical deliverables created under this engagement must be owned by the client in accordance with Upwork's work-for-hire and intellectual property provisions.

Contractors must ensure that all submitted work is original and does not infringe third-party rights.

Proposal Requirements

To be considered, include:

• Summary of your Azure cloud infrastructure experience
• Examples of Azure environments or infrastructure projects you have worked on
• Experience with InfrastructureasCode tools
• Your Upwork hourly rate
• Your typical weekly availability

Final Note

This opportunity is intended for professional independent contractors who regularly provide cloud infrastructure services through freelance platforms such as Upwork.

Applicants seeking permanent employment positions should not apply.

Contract duration of less than 1 month. with 30 hours per week.

Mandatory skills:

DevOps, Microsoft Azure

Optional skills:

Microsoft Azure SQL Database, Microsoft IIS