At Sparq, we help companies solve the right problems—not just build more technology.
We’re a modern product engineering partner blending strategy, craftsmanship, and speed to help organizations modernize confidently in the age of AI. From data ecosystems to digital products and AI acceleration, we turn complexity into clarity and ideas into impact.
If you’re driven to build what’s next, lead with empathy, and deliver excellence without ego, you’ll feel right at home at Sparq.
C2C is not available
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Why you will enjoy Mondays again:
- Opportunity to work alongside a talented, diverse team in a collaborative and creative environment
- Ongoing investment in your growth through training, mentorship, and industry certifications
- Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies across multiple industries
- Recognition programs and employee awards within an inclusive culture that celebrates great work, including our AI Innovators Program
- Remote or hybrid work options
- Competitive salary
- Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO
- Tuition reimbursement
A Day in the Life:
- Design, develop, and implement cloud infrastructure solutions within Microsoft Azure, leveraging established architectural patterns, templates, and technical guidance to ensure consistent deployments.
- Build and maintain reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules and No-Code infrastructure packages using Terraform Enterprise and HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL).
- Translate technical specifications and implementation guidance provided by Solution Architects and Business Analysts into standardized, automated infrastructure solutions.
- Configure, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bitbucket, and JFrog Artifactory to support automated infrastructure provisioning, testing, and deployment.
- Develop and execute automated infrastructure tests using Go (Golang) and TerraTest to validate Terraform modules, configurations, and deployment functionality.
- Implement and maintain reusable Terraform templates and deployment packages that enable infrastructure provisioning with minimal manual configuration or coding.
- Troubleshoot and resolve Azure infrastructure, Terraform configuration, and CI/CD pipeline issues to ensure reliable and efficient deployments.
- Actively use AI tools, including Claude through our Anthropic partnership, to streamline tasks, improve the quality of your work, and share best practices with teammates while continuously seeking new ways to integrate AI into your everyday workflows
- Collaborate with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, and engineering teams to ensure infrastructure implementations align with established technical requirements and architectural standards.
- Leverage JIRA and Confluence to track implementation activities, document technical configurations, and maintain knowledge-sharing resources for infrastructure automation.
- Support continuous improvement of infrastructure automation practices by identifying opportunities to enhance Terraform module reusability, deployment consistency, and CI/CD efficiency.
What it takes:
- Consultative approach and problem solving skills to successfully align digital solutions with long-term business goals of the client
- Hands-on experience using AI tools to enhance daily work, or a strong desire to do so, including a willingness to experiment, learn, and champion AI adoption within your role
- Claude Certified Developer or Architect highly preferred; possible opportunity to obtain as a Sparq colleague
- Commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations
- Ability to perform project oversight and execution of deliverables
- Flexibility to adapt within a high-growth organization
- Ability to lead, mentor and motivate those around them
- Hunger for continuous learning and professional development
- Intellectual curiosity to provide creative solutions
- Full understanding of the software development life cycle
- Ability to positively impact fellow colleagues through effective leadership, presentations, coaching, etc.
- Desire to work in a team environment
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Regardless of your specific role, we seek individuals who are excited to explore, adopt, and evangelize AI tools and methodologies. If you have experience in AI or a proven track record of rapidly learning and mentoring others on emerging tech, you’ll fit right in.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and believe in an inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by contacting recruiting@teamsparq.com
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