Cloud Engineer Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Type : Permanent | Experience : 8 - 12 Years
Role Overview :
We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services and a proven track record in modern DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.
This role demands technical leadership, end-to-end cloud solution ownership, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud architectures.
The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in driving cloud transformation, managing multi-environment deployments, and mentoring the engineering team to follow best practices in cloud-native application development and operations.
Key Responsibilities :
Cloud Infrastructure Management :
- Deploy, configure, and manage Azure resources, including Azure WebApps, Key Vault, Blob and File Storage, Virtual Networks, and Private Endpoints for secure and optimized (IaC) :
- Design and implement reusable IaC templates using Terraform, ensuring consistent, automated, and version-controlled deployments across development, staging, and production environments.
Kubernetes & API Management :
Deploy, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters (AKS) for containerized workloads.Administer Azure API Management services for secure and efficient API publishing and consumption.Identity & Access Management :
Integrate Azure Entra ID with enterprise applications to enforce secure identity management, Single Sign-On (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).Team Leadership & Collaboration :
Lead a technical team of 46 engineers, providing code reviews, architectural guidance, and fostering a DevOps-first culture.Act as a bridge between development, operations, and business stakeholders.Automation & Backend Development :
Develop automation scripts in Bash and Python, leveraging FastAPI for building backend services and APIs.Data & Analytics Support :
Work with SQL for database queries, transformations, and performance tuning.Collaborate with BI teams; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.Continuous Integration & Deployment :
Build and manage Azure DevOps pipelines, enabling automated builds, testing, security scanning, and deployment workflows.Security & Compliance :
Ensure all cloud environments adhere to enterprise security standards, compliance requirements, and follow best practices for backup, monitoring, and disaster recovery.Skills & Requirements :
Cloud Expertise :
8 - 12 years of relevant experience with at least 5+ years in designing and managing Azure cloud environments.Technical Skills :
Strong proficiency in Terraform for IaC.Experience in Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), and microservices-based architectures.Hands-on experience with Bash scripting, Python programming, and FastAPI backend development.Solid SQL skills for data manipulation and analytics.DevOps Practices :
Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines, automated testing, infrastructure monitoring, and incident management.Good to Have :
Experience with Power BI for reporting and dashboards.Certifications :
Azure DevOps Engineer certification is highly preferred(ref : hirist.tech)