Industry Group : Comm, Media, & Technology.
Job Title : Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - R1012513
Location : Dallas , TX (must be local to Dallas - onsite 5 days a week)
Duration : 12+ Months Contract (Potential for extension)
Pay Rate : $55
Custom Skill Requirements :
- Mobile Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer.
- 5 10+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering and DevOps.
- Proven success in migrating production workloads from AWS to Azure.
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Terraform / Bicep.
- Azure Site Recovery (ASR), Azure Backup, Geo-Replication.
- Azure Networking, Private Endpoints, Traffic Manager, Front Door.
- Experience with mobile and Smart TV ecosystems, including backend services for authentication, telemetry, and streaming.
Job Description :
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to lead the migration of Smart TV and Mobile Cloud backend services from AWS to Microsoft Azure. This position focuses on re-architecting backend platforms that power connected TV ecosystems, mobile companion apps, streaming APIs, personalization, and telemetry pipelines.
The role requires a deep understanding of AWS and Azure cloud environments, infrastructure automation, and enterprise-grade disaster recovery (DR) strategies. The ideal candidate will ensure the platform's resilience, scalability, and cost efficiency while maintaining business continuity for millions of active users.
Key Responsibilities :
Cloud Migration & Architecture
Lead the end-to-end migration of Smart TV and mobile backend services from AWS to Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless service continuity.Map AWS workloads (EKS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Cognito) to Azure equivalents (AKS, Azure Functions, Blob Storage, Cosmos DB, API Management, Azure AD B2C).Design Azure-native architectures for performance, observability, and reliability.Develop Azure Landing Zones, networking architecture (VNet, ExpressRoute, Private Link), and governance frameworks for the migrated workloads.Infrastructure Automation & Operations
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform for standardized deployments.Build CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for backend microservices, API gateways, and telemetry collectors.Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.Optimize mobile / TV backend workloads through autoscaling, caching (Azure Front Door, Redis), and CDN integration.Disaster Recovery (DR) & Business Continuity
Design, implement, and maintain DR and high availability strategies across multiple Azure regions.Develop data backup, restore, and replication plans using Azure Backup, ASR (Azure Site Recovery), and Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS).Define and maintain RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) targets for all critical services.Automate failover and failback processes using ARM templates, Runbooks, or Azure Automation.Conduct regular DR drills to validate operational readiness and failover reliability.Security, Compliance & Performance
Implement Zero Trust architecture, RBAC, and Managed Identities for all Azure resources.Secure credentials and tokens with Azure Key Vault.Apply API security policies (OAuth2, JWT, throttling, WAF) in Azure API Management.Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and digital content protection policies for streaming and telemetry data.Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with TV OS, mobile app, DevOps, and backend teams to ensure smooth migration and testing.Document migration blueprints, runbooks, and DR response procedures.Lead post-migration optimization efforts (cost, performance, and scalability).Mentor junior engineers in Azure cloud operations and DR planning.Preferred Skills :
Experience designing multi-region DR architectures for high-traffic, low-latency systems.Knowledge of media streaming technologies (HLS, MPEG-DASH, DRM) and CDN optimization.Certifications :
Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert.AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (for migration understanding).Familiarity with App Center, Fastlane, or Azure Mobile Apps for CI / CD integration.