For our client based in Düsseldorf we are looking for a freelance Cloud Computing Consultant in the area of Microsoft Azure enironment (m/f/d).

#Project:
The services mentioned in the task description will be provided within the framework of an agile development method.
The client has set up AKS clusters in the Microsoft Azure Cloud and is using Azure DevOps as development platform.These services require improvements based on best practices in order to have a state-of-the-art setup as described in the detailed task description.

#Tasks:

• Steer project planning sessions to implement the scope defined below, determine suitable timelines, define tasks, and outline an external project team as necessary based on professional expertise and the information provided in advance by the client
• Monitor the progress of projects/deadlines by checking the status of work items in the Azure DevOps project and interviewing the team members in the daily meetings
• Raise issues with quality or time of delivery of external team with supplier coordination team
• Provide project progress update in regular bi-weekly team meetings and to upper the clients management as necessary

Scope of the tasks to be steered that are executed from the external project team
1. Improve AKS policies according to best practices (AKS = Azure Kubernetes Service)
2. Improve AKS alerting based on current industry standards
3. Operate and improve shared AKS cluster environments with latest technology configurations
4. Technical consultation application teams for the above topics and Introduce GitOps for shared AKS cluster deployments
5. Provide internal and external documentation for 1-4
6. Provide rollout to application teams (info sessions, Intranet articles, trainings) for 1-4
7. Conduct proof of concepts for 1-4 as necessary

#Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Services and Azure DevOps
• Very good understanding of Microsoft Azure
• Good understanding of Github
• Ability to manage a team of external offshore consultants in an agile way
• Good presentation skills
• Experience in software development
• Good Docker knowledge
• Experience with Terraform & German language skills are a Plus

#Key Facts:
Start: 06. May 2024
End: 31. December 2024
Location: Remote (partly Onsite in Düsseldorf) / Fulltime
Contract: Freelancing


If you are interested in this vacancy, i look forward to receive your recent CV and your hourly rate.