Job Title : Azure Cloud Engineer
Location : Bangalore
Type : Full-Time
Experience Level : 3+ years
Job Summary :
- We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cloud migrations, infrastructure optimization, and implementing best practices for secure and scalable Azure environments.
Key Responsibilities :
Lead and manage end-to-end cloud migration projects from on-prem to Azure.Build and manage greenfield and GR (golden reference) environments following infrastructure best practices.Define and implement robust Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies using Azure Site Recovery (ASR) beyond basic configurations.Evaluate and design cloud architecture solutions to meet business needs.Implement PaaS services effectively for application modernization and scalability.Perform post-migration optimization to improve performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability.Proactively debug and troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and networking issues.Handle live environment changes with proper impact assessment and rollback strategies.Design and deploy infrastructure using Terraform with best practices in code modularity and automation.Select appropriate CIDR ranges for networking and ensure clean IP addressing strategies.Set up and maintain on-prem to Azure connectivity using VPNs, ExpressRoute, or other hybrid connectivity solutions.Apply in-depth knowledge of networking concepts including VNETs, subnets, NSGs, firewalls, and routing.Collaborate with security, DevOps, and development teams to ensure secure and performant cloud infrastructure.Required Skills & Experience :
3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, specifically with Microsoft Azure.Strong understanding of Azure Cloud Fundamentals and services.Demonstrated experience with cloud migration projects and associated tooling.Proficient in Terraform and infrastructure-as-code principles.Deep understanding of ASR, DR strategy planning, and high availability configurations.Hands-on experience with PaaS offerings, Azure networking, and connectivity solutions.Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across networking, compute, and services.Familiarity with CIDR, DNS, firewalls, NSGs, and route tables.Experience with monitoring tools and logging solutions in Azure.Knowledge of databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Kafka in a cloud context is a plus.Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.Preferred Qualifications :
Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400).Background in SRE or DevOps will be a plus.Experience in environments with 24 / 7 support or high availability requirements.(ref : hirist.tech)