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Contract Developer Operations Jobs in Elgin, IL (NOW HIRING)

Python Developer (Airlines)

Chicago, IL

$51.75 - $71.25/hr

Contract-W2 Insights: Looking for local but can be remote and must work CST hours. First preference ... CI/CD and devOps pipelines and related process You can share your resumes at: gaurang ...

Java Developer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Chicago, IL Assignment Type: 6+ Month Contract Pay: $50/hr-$55/hr Work Schedule: Hybrid Schedule ... Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and business teams to deliver scalable software solutions.

Java Developer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Chicago, IL Assignment Type: 6+ Month Contract Pay: $50/hr-$55/hr Work Schedule: Hybrid Schedule ... Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and business teams to deliver scalable software solutions.

Java Developer

Chicago, IL ยท Hybrid

$50 - $55/hr

Chicago, IL Assignment Type: 6+ Month Contract Pay: $50/hr-$55/hr Work Schedule: Hybrid Schedule ... Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and business teams to deliver scalable software solutions.

Java Developer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$52.50 - $68/hr

Contract * Lead design development and deployment of complex business process management solutions ... Drive DevOps integration including CICD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins Docker Kubernetes and ...

Sr. Backend Java Developer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$124K - $161K/yr

... Year Contract role in Chicago Downtown, Immediate Start! Client - Direct Client (Fortune 100 ... Deployment using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GoCD, Azure DevOps etc. * Deploying and maintaining ...

Sr. Backend Java Developer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$124K - $161K/yr

... Year Contract role in Chicago Downtown, Immediate Start! Client - Direct Client (Fortune 100 ... Deployment using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GoCD, Azure DevOps etc. * Deploying and maintaining ...

Contract * Drive the long term strategy and roadmap for VIN catalog integrations focusing on ... Collaborate with Product Management Engineering UX DevOps and other internal or external data ...

GCP Cloud Engineer / Developer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Employment Type: 3 Month Contract-to-Hire (W2 Only) Work Authorization: US ... The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder who can operate across cloud engineering, DevOps, and ...

Full Stack Software Engineer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Contract Duration : 12 month contract w/extension Role Overview We are seeking a Full Stack ... Maintain DevOps processes and deployment pipelines to support application implementation and ...

Sr. Cloud Engineer (Azure) - Only W2

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

Contract (Only W2) Must Have Skills: 1. Jira 2. Azure 3. Datadog Skill Metrics: Jira Datadog Azure ... Identify end to end DevOps solutions, leverage best practices and patterns * Self-starter who can ...

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How much do contract developer operations jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract developer operations in Elgin, IL is $52.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.55 and $62.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Developer Operations vs Contract Software Developer?

AspectContract Developer OperationsContract Software Developer
Primary FocusManaging deployment, automation, and infrastructure for software systemsWriting, testing, and maintaining application code
Skills & CertificationsDevOps tools, cloud platforms, scripting, CI/CD pipelinesProgramming languages, software development frameworks, version control
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with development and IT teams, often in cloud or enterprise settingsWorks primarily on coding and application development tasks
Industry UsageCommon in tech, SaaS, and enterprise IT sectorsWidespread across software, web, and app development industries

Contract Developer Operations professionals focus on deployment, automation, and infrastructure management, ensuring software systems run smoothly. In contrast, Contract Software Developers primarily concentrate on coding and developing applications. Both roles often collaborate but serve different aspects of the software lifecycle.

What are the most commonly searched types of Developer Operations jobs in Elgin, IL? The most popular types of Developer Operations jobs in Elgin, IL are:
What cities near Elgin, IL are hiring for Contract Developer Operations jobs? Cities near Elgin, IL with the most Contract Developer Operations job openings:
Azure Cloud Architect - AI/ML & Data Services - Niles, IL - Contract Opportunity

Azure Cloud Architect - AI/ML & Data Services - Niles, IL - Contract Opportunity

Zodiac Solutions

Niles, IL โ€ข On-site

$63.25 - $82.25/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Role: Azure Cloud Architect โ€“ AI/ML & Data Services

Location: Niles, IL (Hybrid โ€“ 2-3 days office in a week)

Duration: Contract opportunity

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and implement end-to-end Azure cloud solutions with a focus on AI/ML workloads, data engineering pipelines, and platform infrastructure.
  • Lead the adoption and integration of Azure AI/ML services including Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI Service, Cognitive Services, and Snowflake.
  • Define and enforce cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices across development teams.
  • Design secure, scalable data platforms using Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, and related services.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to operationalize ML models through MLOps practices (CI/CD for models, monitoring, retraining pipelines).
  • Drive infrastructure-as-code (IaC) adoption using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
  • Conduct architecture reviews, cloud readiness assessments, and provide technical guidance on migrating on-premises workloads to Azure.
  • Ensure compliance with security, governance, and cost management requirements (Azure Policy, RBAC, Defender for Cloud, FinOps).
  • Mentor and upskill engineering teams on Azure best practices and AI/ML service capabilities.
  • Engage with stakeholders to present architecture proposals, roadmaps, and technical recommendations.

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering, with at least 5 years focused on Microsoft Azure.
  • Proven experience architecting and deploying AI/ML solutions on Azure at scale.
  • Deep hands-on expertise with Azure ML, Azure OpenAI, Azure Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Strong proficiency in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
  • Solid understanding of MLOps, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
  • Experience with cloud networking, security architecture, identity management (Entra ID / AAD), and compliance frameworks on Azure.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert โ€“ AZ-305, Azure AI Engineer โ€“ AI-102).
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Thanks,
Sanjay Kumar
sanjay.kumar@zodiac-solutions.com