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Azure Cloud Engineer

Azure Cloud Engineer

NextHire (Part of Algotale Group)Chandigarh, India, India
1 day ago
Job description

Job Title : Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Location : Chandigarh, India

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain mission-critical Azure infrastructure for strategic client initiatives.

This role demands deep expertise in Azure, a security-first mindset , and hands-on experience across traditional architectures, containerized deployments, and modern serverless systems.

You’ll play a key role in defining cloud architecture, driving DevOps automation, and ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across client environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cloud Infrastructure Design & Implementation

  • Architect and deploy secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure on Azure.
  • Implement and manage services such as Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure Functions , etc.
  • Design robust network topologies using VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway , and Private Endpoints .

2. Monitoring, Optimization & Reliability

  • Monitor system performance, uptime, and resource utilization.
  • Optimize costs through rightsizing and performance tuning.
  • Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies aligned with RTO / RPO goals.
  • 3. Automation & DevOps

  • Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates .
  • Automate deployments and workflows using Azure DevOps , PowerShell , or Python scripting.
  • Support continuous integration and delivery (CI / CD) pipelines.
  • 4. Security & Compliance

  • Implement best-in-class cloud security practices and access controls.
  • Conduct security assessments , threat modeling , and vulnerability management .
  • Ensure compliance with organizational, client, and regulatory standards.
  • 5. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

  • Work closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver integrated cloud solutions.
  • Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues.
  • Stay current with the latest Azure technologies and recommend improvements.
  • Qualifications & Experience

    Education

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

  • 5–8+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud infrastructure.
  • Minimum 1 year in a senior or lead cloud engineering capacity .
  • Proven success designing and implementing Azure-based solutions for enterprise clients.
  • Technical Skills

  • Azure Networking : VNets, NSGs, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Private Link.
  • Security : Azure AD, Key Vault, Defender, Sentinel, DDoS Protection.
  • Automation : PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates.
  • DevOps Tools : Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
  • Containers : Docker, AKS (Kubernetes).
  • Databases : Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, Redis Cache.
  • Strong understanding of multi-tier, high-security, and distributed architectures.
  • Certifications (Preferred)

  • Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Microsoft Certified : DevOps Engineer Expert
  • Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for continuous learning and innovation.
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