DevOps Azure Engineer Moldova

About You

You are an Azure DevOps Engineer with strong hands-on experience designing, provisioning, and managing cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. You enjoy automating infrastructure, building reliable CI/CD pipelines, and improving cloud operations through Infrastructure as Code and DevOps best practices.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with development and infrastructure teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions. You are proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of technical challenges while contributing to high-performing engineering teams.

Note:
This is a
temporary 6-month contractor opportunity
.

You Bring to Applaudo the Following Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is desired, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or similar role with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines and CI/CD automation.
• Experience provisioning Azure infrastructure using Terraform and ARM Templates.
• Proficiency with Azure CLI for infrastructure management and troubleshooting.
• Experience with GitHub Actions in Azure environments.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Experience with Azure Functions and other Azure-native services.
• Knowledge of Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Azure Monitor, and Azure Policy.
• Strong understanding of Azure security best practices and DevOps automation.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and infrastructure management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Advanced English proficiency.

You Will Be Accountable for the Following Responsibilities:

• Provision, configure, and manage Microsoft Azure infrastructure to support client applications and services.
• Build and maintain reusable Terraform modules for Azure infrastructure provisioning.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, and operational issues across Azure environments.
• Apply Azure security best practices and governance standards throughout the DevOps lifecycle.
• Collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to improve deployment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Monitor, optimize, and maintain Azure cloud services to ensure high availability and performance.
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the DevOps team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure and DevOps engineering.
• Strong experience with Terraform, Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, and Azure CLI.
• Experience with AKS, Azure Functions, Azure Monitor, Azure Policy, and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, and Azure security best practices.
• Advanced English proficiency.

About Us

We Are Engineered Different.

At Applaudo, talented people design, build, and scale meaningful, AI-powered solutions that create real business impact. As an AI-native organization, we collaborate across design, development, cloud, data, and artificial intelligence to turn ideas into scalable products that transform how companies operate, make decisions, and grow.

We are building a high-performance culture grounded in five values:
Empowering Excellence, Collaborative Teamwork, Unsolicited Respect, Consistent Transparency, and Efficient Communication
. These define how we work, how we support one another, and how we hold ourselves accountable.

Applaudo is a place for people who want to learn fast, take ownership, and work alongside strong teams they are proud to belong to. Joining us means being part of an organization that is evolving intentionally, investing in modern ways of working, and leading AI-native transformation at scale.

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Technology & Software Employers in Moldova
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For Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) roles in Moldova, based in Chișinău, salaries typically range from 28,000 MDL to 55,000 MDL gross per month, with an average gross salary of around 40,000 MDL. Expertise in AWS, along with English proficiency and experience working with international clients, are the strongest salary drivers.

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Interested in Data Engineer, Hadoop & Hive Migration to Cloud jobs in Moldova? You're in the right place.

This software engineering role is actively recruited across Moldova's technology sector in 2026. Chișinău, Moldova's capital, is the undisputed heart of the country's booming IT sector, home to the Moldova IT Park and the delivery centres of Endava, Pentalog (Globant), EPAM, and hundreds of software companies serving Western European and North American clients. The IT Park tax regime and a strong pipeline of technical graduates make Moldova an increasingly attractive base for software development.

To move forward, simply upload your CV to wherewework, and we'll help connect you with real Data Engineer, Hadoop & Hive Migration to Cloud openings from real companies, including the position you're viewing right now.

Here's how it works:

• Upload your CV once. Click "Apply" in this window. It only takes a moment, and allows us to match your profile with relevant opportunities.
• We match you with real roles that fit your experience. When companies open positions aligned with your skills, we'll identify the best opportunities for you.
• You stay fully in control. Before your CV is ever shared, we'll notify you with the exact job title and company name, and ask for your confirmation.
• Only confirmed applications are sent to employers. Once you approve, the employer receives your application and may contact you directly.

For Data Engineer, Hadoop & Hive Migration to Cloud roles in Moldova, based in Chișinău, salaries typically range from 28,000 MDL to 55,000 MDL gross per month, with an average gross salary of around 40,000 MDL. Expertise in Hadoop & Hive Migration to Cloud, along with English proficiency and experience working with international clients, are the strongest salary drivers.

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MWDN is a global IT outstaffing company with 23+ years of experience that connects exceptional tech talent with leading companies across Israel, the USA, Great Britain, and Western Europe. We offer opportunities to work on international products in a stable and professional environment.

Why does MWDN rock?:

Here’s what you can expect when you join MWDN:

• Security: We carefully vet our clients to minimize risks and ensure reliability and timely payments - no fraud or unpleasant surprises.
• Career support: If a project isn’t the right fit, we support you and actively help find new opportunities that match your skills and career goals.
• Legal assistance: We provide guidance on legal matters, including opening and managing your independent contractor or sole proprietorship status, taxes, and related processes.
• Professional development: We offer English courses and professional growth opportunities, as well as team-building events.

Why choose us? MWDN is ranked among the top 5 IT employers in our region according to DOU. We take pride in our transparency and strong commitment to our team. Curious to learn more? See what our employees say about working with us on DOU.

What is your new project?:

Domain:
Technology, Information and Internet

Client Location:
New York, NY

Company size:
51-200

Founded in:
2011

What makes this project exciting?:

Join a product that tech giants trust! Our client is building the world’s leading enterprise tech review platform used by 97 of the Fortune 100 and powered by a community of over 500,000 verified professionals.

By joining this project, you'll be part of a fast-moving, user-driven product that's reshaping how B2B tech is evaluated and bought. You'll work on meaningful challenges, contribute to real business impact, and help global companies make smarter decisions, faster. If you're passionate about B2B tech, user insights, and building tools that matter, this is where you belong!

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Experience: 4+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) roles.
• Cloud Platforms: Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure management. Experience with GCP is a plus.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Deep proficiency with tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Containers & Orchestration: Strong expertise with Docker and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS, or equivalent).
• Ruby Ecosystem Knowledge: Proven experience configuring, deploying, and troubleshooting applications built in Ruby on Rails (understanding of Bundler, Puma/Passenger, and memory management).

Nice-to-Haves

• Software Development Background: A strong understanding of modern software engineering principles. If you started your career as a developer and transitioned into DevOps, this is a huge plus!
• AI/ML Infrastructure Experience: Practical experience supporting AI/ML features (e.g., working with vector databases like Pinecone/Milvus/pgvector, managing API integrations with major LLM providers, or handling local model deployments and GPU scaling).

Note: If you don't have this yet but are eager to learn, this is your chance!
Your Day-to-day In This Position

• Own the Infrastructure: Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP).
• Empower R&D: Work hand-in-hand with our small R&D team (5 engineers) to streamline CI/CD pipelines, reduce build times, and make deploying code seamless.
• Bridge the Dev/Ops Gap: Collaborate alongside the development team to debug performance bottlenecks, optimize Ruby/Rails environment configurations, and improve overall system reliability.
• Collaborate on AI Scaling: Partner with developers to build, monitor, and optimize the infrastructure required to run, fine-tune, and query our emerging AI capabilities.
• Monitoring & Reliability: Implement and manage robust logging, alerting, and monitoring tools to ensure high uptime and quick incident response.

Why work with us?:

• People-first management with minimal bureaucracy
• A friendly company culture, proven by employees who choose to return
• Flexible working hours
• 28 days of PTO (18 working days per year plus all national holidays)
• 9 paid recovery days
• Full financial and legal support for independent contractors
• Free English classes, with native speakers or Ukrainian teachers
• Dedicated HR support

Our Next Steps
✅ Intro call with a Recruiter — ✅ 1st interview with CTO — ✅ 2nd tech interview — ✅ Final client interview— ✅ Offer