Senior Cloud Engineer

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with expertise in Azure and DevOps(CICD), and secondary skills in Terraform, Python and Kubernetes to join our team. As a key member of our DevOps team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and deployment pipelines for our cloud-based applications and services on the Azure platform. Your deep knowledge of Azure services will be instrumental in automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes to ensure scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud environments.

What you’ll do :

• Assist in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Azure resources, including virtual machines, networking, and storage.
• Manage Azure networking services such as private endpoints, load balancers, Application Gateway, and ExpressRoute to ensure secure and efficient connectivity.
• Configure and manage Azure services such as Database, Function APPs, Vnet, IAM, and ARM Template.
• Administer Azure governance features, including management groups, Azure Policy, and cost management.
• Create and manage Service Principals for secure access to Azure resources, and implement role-based access control (RBAC) policies
• Develop and maintain Kubernetes clusters on AZURE EKS for deploying and managing containerized applications, implementing best practices for cluster management, including scaling, upgrades, and security.
• Containerize applications using Docker to ensure consistency across development, testing, and production environments, developing and maintaining Dockerfiles and Docker Compose configurations for multi-container applications.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) templates using Terraform to provision and manage AZURE resources.
• Implement best practices for modularization, reusability, and version control of Terraform configurations.
• Architect scalable, cost-effective, and resilient AZURE infrastructure solutions to support our applications and services.
• Design and implement CI / CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI / CD, or AZURE DevOps to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., CIS benchmarks, GDPR, HIPAA) in AZURE environments.
• Stay updated on Azure services, features, and best practices, and provide recommendations for improving our Azure infrastructure.
• Optimize AZURE infrastructure for cost efficiency by rightsizing resources, implementing auto-scaling, and leveraging AZURE cost management tools.
• Monitor AZURE usage and spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement cost optimization strategies.
• Act as an escalation point for critical issues, conduct root cause analyses and maintain SOPs and documentation for efficient incident response and knowledge sharing.
• Provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.

What you’ll bring :

Perks & Benefits :

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients / ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel :

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.