Azure Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining client cloud solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud architecture, security, and operational best practices.

Location : Chandigarh, India

Engagement :

Permanent – Full time

Key Responsibilities :

Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation :

Design and implement a scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure on Azure.

Implement Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions.

Develop highly secure network architectures using VNets, NSGs, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints

Monitoring and Optimisation :

Monitor cloud performance, ensuring optimal system operation.

Optimise cloud resources to improve performance and reduce costs.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery :

Design fault-tolerant architectures with appropriate redundancy across availability zones

Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for all critical systems

Establish RTO / RPO requirements and implement appropriate solutions

Automation and DevOps :

Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.

• Automate deployments and workflows using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, or other scripting tools.

Security and Compliance :

Implement robust cloud security measures as appropriate to the solution risk profile.

Collaboration and Troubleshooting :

Continuous Improvement :

Stay updated with the latest Azure services and industry best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience :

5-8+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud infrastructure.

1+ years in senior cloud engineering roles

Proven track record of designing and implementing Azure-based solutions.

Technical Skills :

Expert-level knowledge of Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, Private Link, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute)

Deep experience with Azure security services (Azure AD, Key Vault, Security Center, Sentinel, DDoS Protection)

Proven experience architecting and implementing high-security, multi-tier applications

Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python).

Experience with DevOps tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.

Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, AKS) -

beneficial for microservices components

Experience with database technologies (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, Redis Cache)

Certifications (Preferred) :

Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate

Soft Skills :

Strong problem-solving abilities.