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Senior DevOps Engineer - Azure, Snowflake & AI

Location: Austin, TX 78751 (Hybrid, Onsite & Telework)
Pay Rate: Competitive, DOE
Duration: 12-Month Contract (09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Build the Next Generation of Cloud Data & AI Platforms

We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to support a major cloud modernization initiative for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including Microsoft Azure, Snowflake, AI integration, Python automation, and Kubernetes while helping build secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud infrastructure.

As part of a collaborative engineering team, you will design, automate, and optimize enterprise cloud platforms that power advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and large-scale data solutions supporting critical statewide programs.

What You'll Do

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise DevOps pipelines using Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD best practices.
• Build and manage scalable cloud infrastructure within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
• Administer and optimize enterprise Snowflake environments, including security, governance, and performance tuning.
• Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), least privilege access, and enterprise security controls.
• Develop Python automation scripts to streamline deployments, infrastructure management, monitoring, and operational support.
• Build, deploy, and support enterprise data pipelines and cloud-based ETL processes.
• Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes, with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) preferred.
• Integrate AI capabilities into cloud data platforms, including Snowflake Cortex and AI-enabled data pipelines.
• Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, dashboards, alerts, and centralized logging to improve observability and operational health.
• Monitor cloud performance, optimize infrastructure costs, and improve platform reliability.
• Partner with data engineers, architects, developers, analysts, and AI teams to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions.
• Develop automation and infrastructure improvements using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

Qualified candidates should possess:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices, including Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• 8+ years of experience administering Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
• Extensive experience administering and optimizing Snowflake, including:
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Security and governance
  • Warehouse management
  • Performance tuning
• Advanced Python scripting skills for automation and cloud engineering tasks.
• Experience with containerization technologies and Kubernetes, preferably Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Strong understanding of enterprise data pipelines, ETL processes, and cloud-based data integration.
• Experience integrating AI and machine learning capabilities into cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, centralized logging, alerting, dashboards, and operational monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with any of the following is highly desirable:

• Snowflake Cortex and AI-enabled data platforms.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, or similar).
• Cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Public sector, healthcare, or other highly regulated enterprise environments.
• Enterprise-scale cloud architecture and platform engineering.
• Modern DevSecOps practices and automation.
• AI and machine learning infrastructure deployment.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• A hands-on DevOps and Cloud Engineering expert.
• Passionate about automation, cloud infrastructure, and AI technologies.
• Experienced building secure, scalable enterprise cloud platforms.
• Skilled in Azure, Snowflake, Kubernetes, and Python automation.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Committed to delivering reliable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Long-term, 12-month contract supporting a major Texas state agency.
• Hybrid work schedule offering both onsite and telework flexibility.
• Work with cutting-edge Azure cloud, Snowflake, Kubernetes, and AI technologies.
• Collaborate with experienced cloud architects, engineers, developers, and data professionals.
• Build enterprise-scale platforms supporting advanced analytics and artificial intelligence.
• Make a meaningful impact on statewide health and human services through innovative cloud solutions.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer, Azure Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer, or Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in Azure, Snowflake, CI/CD, and cloud automation, we encourage you to apply.

Please Note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future employment sponsorship. A criminal background check may be required as part of the hiring process.

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