Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Contract

last updated December 2, 2025 12:26 UTC

Rackspace

HQ: Hybrid

  • OFF: Germany - Remote
  • Full-Time
  • DevOps and Sysadmin

Rackspace Technology is a leading provider of IT services across all major public and private cloud platforms. We have evolved our offerings to cover every stage of the cloud journey, delivering a Fanatical Experience™ from initial consultation through daily operations. Our dedicated experts blend proactive, always‑available support and deep technical knowledge with advanced tools and automation to deliver technology exactly when and how our customers need it.

6–12 month contract, immediate start only

Responsibilities
• Design and implement scalable, secure cloud solutions in close collaboration with engineering and architecture teams
• Carry out cloud engineering tasks within agile sprints using established best practices and templates
• Build new cloud environments for customers using native AWS or Azure services
• Apply core architectural principles and reusable components to create automated infrastructure, CI/CD processes, and supporting toolsets
• Present technical solutions to varied audiences, including developers, analysts, and executives
• Advise customer teams and decision makers on technology options, best practices, and the benefits of cloud‑native approaches
• Serve as the Rackspace representative in customer projects, ensuring quality, technical clarity, and successful delivery

Requirements
• Proven experience delivering complex cloud projects from concept to production
• Strong expertise in designing, deploying, and operating automated, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure)
• Strong customer focus and willingness to handle provisioning, maintenance, and improvement of cloud systems
• Ability to participate in technical discussions at various levels, from architectural decisions to implementation details
• Use of automation‑driven principles within agile project frameworks
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with confidence in German‑speaking customer environments
• Fluent German skills (C1)

Experience
• Solid experience with cloud‑native architectures on AWS and/or Azure, covering both IaaS and PaaS
• Hands‑on experience building CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure‑as‑Code solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, YAML, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Docker, or Kubernetes
• Programming and scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Go, JavaScript) and experience working in development or DevOps teams
• Familiarity with common cloud security concepts (IAM, KMS, Key Vaults, role‑based access control, etc.)
• Ideally, experience in enterprise‑scale environments with direct customer engagement
• Ability to clearly explain complex technical topics and act as a trusted advisor to customers

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About Rackspace Technology
We are experts in multicloud solutions, combining our knowledge with leading technologies across applications, data, and security to deliver end‑to‑end services. With a strong track record of advising customers, designing scalable solutions, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing long‑term value, we continue to be recognized as a top workplace by Fortune, Forbes, and Glassdoor. We attract and nurture world‑class talent. Join us as we embrace technology, empower customers, and shape the future.

More on Rackspace Technology
Although we come from diverse backgrounds, Rackers are united by a shared purpose: to be valued members of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our authentic selves to work and believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and help us better serve our customers and communities worldwide. We encourage you to apply and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic background, marital or partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. If you require accommodations due to a disability or special need, please let us know.

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