Engineer III - Azure Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities :

• Design, build, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure to support multiple teams.
• Collaborate with the architecture team to deploy cloud-based solutions using PaaS, IaaS, and other Azure resources through IaC leveraging Terraform.
• Develop, implement, and deploy applications to the Azure cloud.
• Deploy and manage applications leveraging Azure services such as App Gateway, APIM, Container Apps, Azure SQL Database, Redis, etc.
• Configure and deploy using various network topologies (VNET, NSG, Private DNS, Private Endpoints, ExpressRoute, etc.).
• Monitor Azure applications using services such as Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Metrics.
• Provision Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Collaborate with engineering / development squads to design, implement, and optimize CI / CD pipelines.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes related to Azure services and DevOps.Ensure deployments follow best practices for scalability, security, and reliability.
• Enable engineering teams by standardizing DevOps resources and knowledge sharing.
• Stay current on industry trends and advancements in Azure services and DevOps practices.
• . Education :
• Bachelor s degree in Programming / Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Work Experience :

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps roles, with a focus on Azure DevOps as an engineer, technical lead, or related cloud-focused role.
• 5+ years of experience in software definition, analysis, testing, configuration, and / or development.
• Broad understanding of information systems and application architecture.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex DevOps projects.
• Experience working in production environments to support, operate, and maintain applications.

Skills and Knowledge :

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud-native services (e.g., DNS, Application Gateway, Azure SQL Server, App Services, Blob Storage, Load Balancer, WAF).
• Deep understanding of DevOps technologies including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, containerization, orchestration, and CI / CD.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Extensive experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong networking knowledge (IP addressing, virtual networks, security models).
• Familiarity with observability and site-reliability principles (SLIs, SLOs, SLAs).
• Good understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with logging and monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Dynatrace).
• Solid knowledge of the OSI model.
• Excellent problem-solving, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
• Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Architect, or similar).

Desirable :

• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript).
• Understanding of data engineering infrastructure and data processing.
• Cyber Security Essentials or similar certification.
• Experience in vulnerability management (e.g., Checkmarx).
• Experience with single sign-on products (e.g., SAP Gigya / CDC).

Skills Required

Terraform, Bash, Python