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Azure Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Cloud infrastructure demand makes this a strong candidate for employer-sponsored permanent residency.
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Kforce has a client in Charlotte, NC that is seeking a Senior Azure Engineer - DevOps Specialist. Responsibilities:
- Design and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Build and maintain Terraform modules for scalable, repeatable deployments
- Develop CI/CD pipelines leveraging GitHub Actions and Azure-native tooling
- Automate cloud operations using Python and Bash scripting
- Support Kubernetes-based container orchestration in Azure environments
- Identify and resolve infrastructure bottlenecks across cloud ecosystems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce DevOps best practices
Requirements
- 7+ years of cloud engineering experience with senior-level ownership
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure; AWS and/or GCP experience is a plus
- Strong hands-on Terraform experience in production environments
- Advanced GitHub automation experience (GitHub Actions required)
- Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for infrastructure automation
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments
- Solid understanding of CloudFormation and multi-cloud architecture principles
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client in Charlotte, NC that is seeking a Senior Azure Engineer - DevOps Specialist. Responsibilities:
- Design and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Build and maintain Terraform modules for scalable, repeatable deployments
- Develop CI/CD pipelines leveraging GitHub Actions and Azure-native tooling
- Automate cloud operations using Python and Bash scripting
- Support Kubernetes-based container orchestration in Azure environments
- Identify and resolve infrastructure bottlenecks across cloud ecosystems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce DevOps best practices
Requirements
- 7+ years of cloud engineering experience with senior-level ownership
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure; AWS and/or GCP experience is a plus
- Strong hands-on Terraform experience in production environments
- Advanced GitHub automation experience (GitHub Actions required)
- Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for infrastructure automation
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments
- Solid understanding of CloudFormation and multi-cloud architecture principles
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Azure Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent in a relevant field like computer science or information systems. A U.S. master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive Azure-specific experience can satisfy the advanced-degree equivalency standard.
Document your Azure specializations before applying
PERM labor certification requires your employer to define the minimum job requirements. Certifications like Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate become part of that definition, so hold current credentials before your employer drafts the job posting.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under SOC code 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators) to identify employers already experienced with cloud engineering sponsorship.
Search for green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Filter by Azure Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to find employers actively willing to sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green cards. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never navigated PERM for technical cloud roles.
Negotiate the PERM timeline into your offer stage
PERM advertising requirements take a minimum of 60 days before DOL filing, and analyst review can add several more months. Confirm during offer negotiations that the employer will start the labor certification process promptly after your start date to avoid multi-year delays.
Understand concurrent filing eligibility before I-140
If your priority date is current when your employer files the I-140, you can concurrently file Form I-485 to adjust status without waiting for a separate approval notice. USCIS allows this for most EB-3 applicants from countries without significant backlogs.
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Does an Azure Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Azure Engineer positions qualify for EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Roles requiring a master's degree or demonstrating specialized expertise in enterprise cloud architecture can qualify for EB-2. Your employer's job description drives the classification, so the stated minimum requirements matter significantly during PERM drafting.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Azure Engineers?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship is permanent and has no lottery. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification adds months to the process before the I-140 is even filed. For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates move quickly enough that the total timeline to permanent residency is three to five years from PERM filing.
What does the PERM process actually require from an Azure Engineer candidate?
Your employer must post the Azure Engineer role publicly, conduct recruitment through DOL-required channels, and demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker was rejected. You provide documented proof of your qualifications matching the job's minimum requirements. Gaps between your actual skills and the PERM job description can cause audit issues, so your credentials should align precisely with what the employer files.
How can I find Azure Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Azure Engineer roles where employers have indicated willingness to sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green cards. Generic job boards don't filter by sponsorship type, so you can waste significant time applying to companies that only offer H-1B transfers or no sponsorship at all. Targeting employers with established PERM filing history in cloud engineering dramatically improves your odds.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I have a green card?
Yes. Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can change employers under AC21 portability rules. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification, which is broadly interpreted for Azure engineering roles that share core cloud infrastructure responsibilities.
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