Sr. Azure Cloud Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in software development and DevOps to lead our efforts in automating Cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will focus on building automation for Cloud Landing Zones and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of cloud solutions.

Azure Core + Networking (VNet, NSG, ExpressRoute, Firewall) Cloud Landing Zones + IaC (Terraform + Azure CAF, Bicep) Automation Python (primary), PowerShell/Golang (secondary) Kubernetes AKS production-grade (node pools, KEDA, AGIC) Serverless — Azure Functions + Durable Functions, Event Grid, Service Bus, Logic Apps CI/CD + GitOps — Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD/Flux Auth & security — Entra ID, RBAC, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud Backend development + DevOps ownership (App Services, ACI, APIM) GitHub — code reviews, PR workflows, GHAS Exceptional communicator (soft skill)

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient cloud-based solutions on AWS/Azure.
• Lead initiatives to automate cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate best practices in development, code quality, and automation.
• Guide and mentor development teams, providing expertise in DevOps and automation practices.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of cloud applications using serverless architectures, Kubernetes, and event-driven patterns.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments, utilizing GitOps methodologies.
• Apply security best practices to design and implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and reliability of cloud applications.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and development trends, applying new tools and frameworks as needed.
• Ensure software systems meet functional and non-functional requirements while adhering to best practices in software design, testing, and security.
• Foster continuous improvement by sharing knowledge, conducting team reviews, and mentoring junior developers.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Cloud engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on AWS (Azure is a plus).
• Solid experience in software development and DevOps practices.
• Expertise in AWS infrastructure automation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Golang, or JavaScript.
• Experience with serverless architectures, Kubernetes, and event-driven patterns.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and GitOps methodologies.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.