Azure Cloud Engineer - Contract
Introduction Welcome to Gallagher – a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it’s with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
Azure Cloud Engineer Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., one of the world's largest insurance brokerage and risk management services firms, provides a full range of retail and wholesale property/casualty (P/C) brokerage and alternative risk transfer services globally, as well as employee benefit brokerage, consulting and actuarial services. Gallagher also offers claims and information management, risk control consulting and appraisal services to clients around the world. If you're looking for a professional career with an industry leader then you have come to the right place. Wherever your interests lie, we're sure you will agree on one thing: our continued prosperity hinges on our greatest resource --- our people. Please note additional position details below:
- This is a 12 month contract, W-2 position. We are not able to do 1099 or C2C.
- It is a fully remote role that will need to be based in the U.S.
- You must meet our U.S. Eligibility requirements for work authorization as noted under "Additional Information" at the bottom of the job description.
How you'll make an impact Position Summary The Azure Cloud Engineer will provide technical leadership in cloud computing and automation for AJG. They will focus on deploying infrastructure services for cloud platforms, including deploying Snowflake infrastructure on Azure. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure using Terraform and other IaC tools.
- Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment and integration processes.
- Develop documented cloud design patterns based on AJG's application portfolio.
- Make well-researched decisions and communicate options clearly.
- Evaluate architecture for private, public, and hybrid cloud models (IaaS, PaaS).
- Contribute to DevOps development and complex tasks.
- Design solutions for high availability and disaster recovery for cloud applications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
- Automate deployment, configuration, patching, and upgrading.
- Analyze performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Mentor junior staff and collaborate with vendors and internal groups.
- Independently solve real-time issues and automate processes.
Provide 24x7 support for critical systems and perform after-hours maintenance if needed. About You Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years in IT disciplines including cloud architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management, or operations.
- Strong understanding of Snowflake architecture, security features, data warehousing fundamentals, and resource monitoring.
- Proficiency in Azure Shell/PowerShell scripting and Snowflake infrastructure deployment.
- Knowledge of technical architecture components and business process re-engineering.
- Strong skills in network architecture, SOA, object-oriented analysis, client/server applications, and consultative client-facing roles.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux server architectures, container tech (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Experience with high availability and networked storage solutions.
- Understanding of web application security, protocols, and SSO-related software.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or similar providers.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
#LI-NJ1 #Contingent Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by off