Azure Cloud Engineer

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AzoonTech consulting LLC is hiring for a stealth AI startup. At this AI startup, we are building agent-driven data platforms that rethink how teams interact with infrastructure, analysis, observability, data processing. Our goal is simple : make data systems smarter, more autonomous, and radically easier to work with. We are looking for a Principal Cloud Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of our cloud infrastructure in Azure . As a key technical leader, you will set the direction for cloud architecture, scalability, and security, while also mentoring engineering teams and partnering with stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions .

Responsibilities :

• Azure Architecture & Engineering
• Design, build, and optimize scalable solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Provide deep technical guidance across Azure services (VMs, Networking, AKS, Storage, AAD, Key Vault, Functions, App Services, etc.).
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation
• Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform (preferred) and other IaC tools.
• Write reusable modules, enforce coding standards, and implement automated deployments (CI / CD).
• Debugging & Troubleshooting
• Resolve complex issues across networking, compute, identity, storage, and platform services.
• Perform root cause analysis for incidents and implement preventive measures.
• DevOps & Continuous Delivery
• Implement and support CI / CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent).
• Ensure security, compliance, and reliability are embedded in delivery pipelines.
• Collaboration & Leadership
• Mentor engineers and developers on cloud best practices.
• Partner with stakeholders to design cloud-native solutions aligned with business needs.
• Continuous Learning
• Stay up-to-date with Azure updates, DevOps trends, and cloud-native innovations.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and internal technical communities.

Qualifications :

Must hold at least one Azure-related DevOps certification , such as :

Microsoft Certified : Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate

Preferred Qualifications

Soft Skills