Software Development Engineer (Contract)
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
We are seeking a hands-on DevOps and Automation Engineer to join a cutting-edge applied science team focused on combining research, innovation, and production engineering. In this role, you will design, build, maintain, and continuously improve the infrastructure and automation that power software development and delivery pipelines - including those supporting AI model training and deployment. You will work across CI/CD, Azure cloud infrastructure, Python automation, developer tooling, and operational troubleshooting, taking ownership of complex technical challenges and delivering reliable, scalable automated solutions that drive engineering efficiency and productivity.
Job Responsibilities
Design, build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support software development and delivery workflows
Automate software build, test, validation, packaging, deployment, and release processes end to end
Develop Python scripts and automation tools for engineering and operational workflows
Provision, configure, and maintain Azure cloud resources and development environments
Support source control, branching strategies, build systems, artifact management, and release workflows
Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration automation solutions
Manage dependencies, environment configurations, credentials, secrets, and deployment settings
Configure and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational health checks
Troubleshoot CI/CD, build, deployment, infrastructure, networking, configuration, and workplace issues
Improve system reliability, deployment consistency, and engineering productivity through automation
Support containerized applications and deployment environments where applicable
Identify repetitive engineering processes and develop tools to reduce manual work
Collaborate with software engineers and other technical teams to improve development and deployment workflows
Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides




Evaluate and adopt appropriate tools and technologies to continuously improve engineering workflows
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of hands-on DevOps, CI/CD, or build/release engineering experience
Minimum 2 years of Python programming and scripting in an engineering or operational context
Minimum 2 years working with a major cloud platform, preferably Microsoft Azure
Prior experience at a large technology company is strongly preferred
Experience supporting development, test, staging, and production environments is a plus
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
2+ years of hands-on experience with DevOps, CI/CD, or build/release engineering (required)
Strong Python programming and scripting skills with 2+ years of experience (required)
2+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure or another major cloud platform (required)
Experience with Git and modern source-control workflows (acceptable in lieu of Azure experience)
Experience with CI/CD systems such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent technologies
Solid understanding of software build, test, deployment, and release processes
Proven ability to troubleshoot infrastructure, build, deployment, and environment issues
Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux environments
Ability to independently investigate technical problems and drive them to resolution
Strong technical communication and documentation skills
Experience with Docker and containerized environments (preferred)
Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration technologies (preferred)
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or Ansible (preferred)
Experience with monitoring, logging, observability, and alerting systems (preferred)
Familiarity with networking, identity and access management, secrets management, and cloud security (preferred)
Additional Details
Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)
Duration: 8 months
Pay Range*: $42 - $48 per hour
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
Job Status:



Non-Exempt
This Role Is Eligible For The Following Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D; as well as voluntary Life & AD&D; for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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