Azure Engineer

Azure Engineer (Remote | 7+ Years Experience)

Job Description :

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Azure Engineer to join our dynamic team on a 6-month remote contract. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Microsoft Azure services, cloud-based application architecture, and modern development practices using Python and C#. You will be instrumental in designing and developing robust, scalable, and secure Azure-based solutions that meet high-performance and availability standards.

Key Responsibilities :

Cloud Architecture & Design :

- Collaborate with solution architects and business stakeholders to develop robust cloud architectures aligned with enterprise standards and best practices.

- Translate business requirements into scalable and cost-effective Azure solutions, ensuring optimal performance, security, and maintainability.

Development & Integration :

- Integrate services with Azure components like Azure Blob Storage, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Event Grid, Azure Service Bus, etc.

- Perform code reviews, refactor code for scalability, and follow clean code principles.

Automation & CI/CD :

- Automate testing, build, deployment, and infrastructure provisioning where applicable.

Operations & Monitoring :

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues across application, infrastructure, and data layers.

- Participate in regular release cycles and ensure deployments are executed smoothly with rollback strategies in place.

Collaboration & Documentation :

- Create and maintain clear and detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and deployment guides.

- Provide knowledge transfer and training sessions when required.

Required Qualifications & Experience :

- 3+ years of hands-on experience in Azure Architecture and Engineering, specifically with services like Azure Functions, Azure App Services, Azure Storage, and Logic Apps.

- 3+ years of software development experience using Python and C#, especially in cloud-native and serverless environments.

- 1+ year of experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, preferably using GitHub Actions.

- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, serverless computing, and modern application development patterns.

- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with version control (Git) and task tracking (JIRA or similar).

- Solid knowledge of security best practices for cloud-based applications (authentication, authorization, data encryption).

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on performance tuning and debugging.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.

- Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Azure Container Instances, or AKS).

- Knowledge of cost estimation, budget optimization, and governance in Azure environments.

- Familiarity with test automation frameworks and DevOps culture.