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Gallagher · 1 day ago

Azure Cloud Engineer - Contract

Gallagher is a global community of people committed to doing what’s right, helping clients navigate complexity with confidence. The Azure Cloud Engineer will provide technical leadership in cloud computing and automation, focusing on deploying infrastructure services for cloud platforms, including Snowflake infrastructure on Azure.

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Hiring Manager
Nayana Jodigatte Chinnappa
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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

Qualification

Azure CloudTerraformSnowflakeCI/CD pipelinesCloud architectureNetwork managementPowerShell scriptingContainer techCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

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

Benefits

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
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...

Company

Gallagher

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Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.

H1B Sponsorship

Gallagher has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (58)
2024 (31)
2023 (32)
2022 (45)
2021 (36)
2020 (15)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$9.7B
2024-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $8.5B
2023-06-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
1984-06-29IPO

Leadership Team

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Alec Herring
Area Senior Vice President
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Mark Gresser
Executive Vice President
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