Azure DevOps Engineer With Strong Terraform ExperienceLocation: Chicago, IL (5 Days/week - Onsite) Job Type: Contract (6–12 Months, Extendable)We are seeking a highly skilled Azure DevOps Engineer with strong experience in Terraform and Azure cloud infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and supporting scalable, secure, and reliable Azure cloud solutions.Key Responsibilities:Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOpsDevelop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for provisioning and managing Azure resourcesCollaborate with development, QA, and security teams to ensure DevOps best practicesAutomate cloud deployments, configurations, and scaling strategiesManage Azure services including App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Key Vault, Storage Accounts, etc.Monitor application and infrastructure performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related toolsImplement security controls, compliance policies, and cost optimization strategies in Azure environmentsTroubleshoot pipeline failures and deployment issuesMust-Have Skills:Must have 10-13+ years of overall IT experience.8-10+ years of experience in DevOps with a focus on Azure cloudHands-on expertise with Terraform for IaC and Azure resource provisioningStrong experience with Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Boards)Solid scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python, or YAML)Experience with AKS, ARM templates, Azure CLIUnderstanding of Git branching strategies and version controlExperience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration with KubernetesNice to Have:Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-400, AZ-104)Experience with Ansible, Helm, or other automation/configuration toolsKnowledge of networking and security in Azure