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Hudson Data

Skills Required

Lansing, MI

$70K - $84K/yr

Monitors, reviews, and validates IT contract and procurement documentations for the agency * Maintain the procurement tasks and maintain work status in Azure DevOps. Develop reports, dashboards, and ...

Trilyon, Inc.

Salesforce Developer -Lansing, MI

Lansing, MI · On-site

$56.25 - $74.50/hr

No remote-only option) Duration: 1 Year Contract (Possible Extension) We are seeking an experienced ... Experience with Azure DevOps or other requirement tracking/CI/CD tools. * Exposure to data ...

TradeFirst.com

Azure Migration Specialist

Oak Park, MI · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

Exposure to containers, DevOps practices, or application modernization initiatives. * Experience ... Contract position $ 55.00 / Hr Part Time Success in This Role Success in this position means ...

TradeFirst.com

Azure Migration Specialist

Oak Park, MI · On-site

Exposure to containers, DevOps practices, or application modernization initiatives. * Experience ... Contract position $ 55.00 / Hr Part Time Success in This Role Success in this position means ...

TradeFirst.com

Azure Migration Specialist

Oak Park, MI · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

Exposure to containers, DevOps practices, or application modernization initiatives. * Experience ... Contract position $ 55.00 / Hr Part Time Success in This Role Success in this position means ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Business Analyst

Lansing, MI · On-site

Lansing, MI Hybrid (Must be local) Duration : 12-month contract Description We are looking for an ... Sprint Retrospective * 3+ years of experience working with Azure DevOps backlog management, Kanban ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Azure Developer on a contract basis, and why are they important?

To excel as an Azure Developer contractor, you need strong proficiency in cloud computing concepts, Azure services, programming languages like C# or Python, and a relevant degree or certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate. Familiarity with Azure DevOps, ARM templates, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security best practices is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for collaborating with clients and teams while managing dynamic project demands. These competencies ensure robust, scalable solutions and effective delivery of cloud-based applications in fast-paced contract environments.

What is the difference between Azure Developer Contract vs Azure Software Engineer?

AspectAzure Developer ContractAzure Software Engineer
CredentialsAzure certifications, development experienceAzure certifications, software development background
Work EnvironmentContract-based projects, client sites, or remoteFull-time employment, in-house or remote
Industry UsageFreelance/contract roles across industriesPermanent roles in tech companies or enterprises
Search & Comparison IntentProject-based, short-term rolesLong-term, career-oriented positions

Azure Developer Contract roles focus on short-term, project-specific work requiring Azure development skills, often on a freelance or contract basis. Azure Software Engineers typically hold permanent positions within organizations, working on ongoing projects and product development. Both roles require similar certifications and technical expertise, but differ mainly in employment type and job stability.

What are some common challenges Azure Developers face when working on contract projects, and how can they be addressed?

Azure Developers on contract often encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to a client's existing cloud infrastructure, integrating with legacy systems, and managing security requirements. To address these, it's important to familiarize yourself with the client's architecture early on, maintain clear communication with in-house teams, and stay updated on Azure's best practices and compliance standards. Proactively asking questions and leveraging Microsoft's extensive documentation can also help ensure a smooth onboarding and project execution.

What are Azure Developer Contracts?

Azure Developer Contracts are temporary or project-based roles where developers are hired to design, implement, and maintain solutions using Microsoft Azure cloud services. Contractors typically work on specific cloud projects, migrations, or integrations and may be engaged by companies seeking specialized expertise without a long-term commitment. These roles often require strong knowledge of Azure services, programming languages such as C# or Python, and experience with cloud architecture and DevOps practices.
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Senior Cloud Migration Architect (Contract)

Stafford Gray

Lansing, MI

$82/hr

Other

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Cloud Migration Architect to join our development team and lead AWS platform configuration and CI/CD automation for a large-scale enterprise cloud migration.

This program spans 30+ applications using migration patterns including Elastic Beanstalk, Amazon EKS, and EC2, delivered across multiple sprints.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can build, troubleshoot, and mentor while delivering production-ready environments sprint by sprint.

Contract: State of Michigan (SOM)
Duration: 6 months with possible extension

AWS Platform Configuration
  • Configure and manage Elastic Beanstalk environments across Dev, Test, and Prod
  • Stand up and operate EKS clusters including node groups, autoscaling, ingress, and namespaces
  • Provision and harden EC2 environments including AMIs, sizing, and patching strategy
  • Partner with DBA teams on RDS (SQL Server & PostgreSQL) setup
  • Design VPCs, IAM roles, security groups, and KMS integrations using least-privilege principles
  • Build reusable Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
CI/CD & GitOps
  • Build Azure DevOps pipelines (YAML) for multiple deployment patterns:
    • Elastic Beanstalk deployments
    • EKS container workflows with ECR + ArgoCD/Flux
    • EC2 deployments (AMI or blue/green)
  • Implement GitOps workflows using ArgoCD or Flux
  • Define promotion strategies across environments with approvals and rollback paths
  • Standardize pipeline templates for team scalability
  • Integrate security scanning, SAST/DAST, and artifact validation
Observability & Reliability
  • Configure CloudWatch logs, metrics, alarms, and dashboards
  • Define SLOs, alerting, and incident response runbooks
Documentation & Collaboration
  • Produce runbooks, ADRs, and operational documentation
  • Maintain versioned IaC repositories
  • Work closely with developers, infrastructure, and DBA teams
  • Troubleshoot issues across cloud, containers, and networking

Requirements

  • 5-6+ years AWS experience (EKS, EC2, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.)
  • 3+ years Kubernetes experience (EKS preferred, Helm, ingress, scaling, troubleshooting)
  • Proven experience with ArgoCD or Flux (required)
  • Strong Azure DevOps pipelines (YAML) experience
  • Solid Docker and ECR experience
  • Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Familiarity with RDS databases and working with DBAs
  • Strong Linux and bash scripting skills
  • Experience with Git workflows and code reviews
  • Ability to write clear documentation and collaborate cross-functionally
Preferred
  • AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Pro or DevOps Pro)
  • Kubernetes certifications (CKA or CKAD)
  • Experience migrating .NET or Java apps to AWS
  • Experience with service mesh, APIs, or COTS systems
  • Familiarity with tools like Datadog, Splunk, or New Relic
  • Experience with blue/green or canary deployments

Benefits

$82/hr on 1099 basis.

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