DevOps Engineer (part-time/hourly-based)

About the Role: We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our engineering team. This is a part-time, hourly-based engagement (~60 hours per month), fully remote. You'll take ownership of cloud infrastructure on Azure, working closely with software engineers and architects to design reliable, scalable, and secure cloud-native solutions. The role requires someone who can operate independently, prioritize effectively within a limited time budget, and deliver high-impact infrastructure improvements without hand-holding. What You'll Do: • Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure on Azure • Develop Python scripts and automation tools to streamline infrastructure management, deployments, and operational workflows • Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support fast and reliable software delivery • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, or equivalent) • Monitor infrastructure performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure system reliability and uptime • Optimize cloud environments for scalability, cost efficiency, and security • Implement and enforce cloud security best practices across all environments • Collaborate closely with software engineers and architects on cloud-native architecture decisions What We're Looking For: • 5+ years of commercial experience as a DevOps or Cloud Infrastructure Engineer • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure in production environments • Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation, or similar) • Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent) • Strong Linux administration skills — comfortable in the terminal and confident in production systems • Experience with monitoring and logging solutions (Datadog, Grafana, ELK stack, CloudWatch, or similar) • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals — VPC, DNS, load balancing, firewalls, and security groups • Experience implementing cloud security best practices — IAM, secrets management, network segmentation • Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively within a part-time engagement • Upper-Intermediate or Advanced English — clear written and spoken communication Nice to Have: • Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration in production • Familiarity with Python scripting for infrastructure automation • Background in HR Tech, SaaS, or product company environments • Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud setups • Knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies Originally posted on Himalayas