Cloud Engineer
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Irvine, California

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Remote

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Contract

|Job ID 72744|Posted Dec 9, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team as a Cloud Engineer, where you'll have the chance to work remotely on innovative cloud deployment projects using the latest technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Automate and manage cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure, ensuring they align with approved designs.
  • Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform to streamline and enhance deployment processes.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions for efficient workflow management.
  • Collaborate with product and solution teams to implement designs into operational environments.
  • Engage with stakeholders throughout the deployment process to ensure quality and alignment with objectives.

Skills

  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
  • Proficient in using Terraform for infrastructure automation.
  • Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps and YAML pipelines.
  • Experience with Git and version control systems.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as AKS.
  • Familiarity with Linux environments, especially RHEL.
  • Understanding of PowerShell DSC for configuration management.
  • Background in software development and design principles.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success.

 

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $57 - $92 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.