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Azure Platform Engineer (Junior)

Springfield, IL · Contract · Posted May 25, 2026

About This Role

Position Summary

As a Junior Azure Platform Engineer, you will assist in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure and services on Microsoft Azure. This junior-level role involves working with senior engineers to ensure the scalability, security, and performance of Azure environments. You will gain hands-on experience with various Azure services, automation tools, and DevOps practices, contributing to the efficient deployment and management of cloud resources.

Experience Required

3+ years of related experience.

Top 5 Required Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in one of the scripting programming languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
  • Knowledge of Azure Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, and Azure SQL
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, & Change Management best practice
  • Understanding of Azure Active Directory (AAD), Access Control, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Additional Skills (Nice-to-Have)

  • Familiarity with Power Platforms (PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI, etc.)
  • Basic understanding of RESTful API concepts
  • Knowledge of container-based technologies & Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Basic understanding of Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), Subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Load Balancers
  • Knowledge of Dynamics 365 ERP/CRM

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