Location: Remote (U.S. based) – must support Central Time core hours

Engagement Type: 9–12+ month contract
To be eligible for this role, our client requires you to be a W2 employee of VALERE (no subcontracting allowed, we do not sponsor visas).

VALERE is seeking a Senior API Infrastructure Engineer for our client. This is a long-term remote contract supporting a large-scale cloud and API platform modernization initiative. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, data engineering, and automation while helping build and operationalize secure, scalable multi-cloud platforms across Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and on-premises environments.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• 100% remote opportunity
• 9–12+ month contract with extension potential
• Enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiative
• Work with cutting-edge technologies including Kubernetes, Azure, GCP, Apigee Hybrid, and Akamai
• High-impact role supporting security modernization, AI/LLM enablement, and API platform transformation
• Opportunity to drive automation, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native best practices
• Collaborative environment working alongside engineering, security, and platform teams

What You'll Do:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure across Azure, GCP, and on-premises environments
• Provision, administer, and support Kubernetes environments across AKS, GKE, and hybrid deployments
• Build, maintain, and optimize automated data pipelines and data assets using batch and streaming processes
• Deploy and support API platform infrastructure including Apigee Hybrid runtime components
• Implement and maintain Akamai integrations supporting API security and edge platform infrastructure
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) for repeatable, auditable deployments
• Configure cloud networking, security controls, and connectivity across multi-cloud environments
• Integrate telemetry, observability, and SIEM platforms for monitoring and security operations
• Support CI/CD pipeline integration and infrastructure automation initiatives
• Participate in production readiness reviews, go-live activities, incident response, and platform stabilization efforts
• Monitor platform health, performance, capacity, and availability across cloud and on-premises environments
• Develop technical documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and architecture diagrams
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, security stakeholders, and external implementation partners

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and 5+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, or related technical roles
• 5+ years of hands-on experience programming and developing solutions using SQL
• 3+ years of experience building and maintaining automated data pipelines and data assets using batch and/or streaming processing frameworks
• 3+ years of hands-on Kubernetes administration experience, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Strong experience working within Azure and Google Cloud Platform environments
• Expertise with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Cloud Build
• Experience designing and supporting cloud-native data platforms and distributed systems
• Understanding of API gateway technologies, Apigee Hybrid, or similar API management platforms
• Experience with cloud networking, IAM/RBAC, security controls, and Zero-Trust principles
• Knowledge of observability, telemetry, monitoring, and SIEM integrations
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Apigee Hybrid deployments and operations
• Experience with Akamai, Cloudflare, or similar edge security platforms
• Healthcare or highly regulated industry experience
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA and/or CKAD)
• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305) and/or Google Cloud certifications
• Experience with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD or Flux
• Familiarity with Anthos, Rancher, or OpenShift
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud modernization initiatives

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our W2 Employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, 401k and Sick Pay where applicable by state law.

A bit about us: We are a woman-owned/woman-run business based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market. We are dedicated to placing talented consultants with top-tier clients. Our commitment to excellence and personalized service sets us apart in the industry.

We welcome diversity: At VALERE, we know that when people from different backgrounds and perspectives come together, amazing things happen. We strive to create a workplace where every employee, candidate, and client feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We actively work to dismantle barriers that prevent underrepresented groups from thriving in Tech, UX, and Product careers. No matter your race, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability – we welcome you.

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