Role: Senior Azure Cloud / DevOps Engineer

Experience: 7+ Years

Role & Responsibilities:

The Senior Azure Cloud / DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, automating, and managing cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.

The role involves building scalable and secure cloud environments, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automating deployment pipelines, optimizing cloud operations, and ensuring high availability, security, and compliance across enterprise applications.

Technical Skills & Expertise:

Microsoft Azure:

- Microsoft Azure

- Azure Virtual Machines

- Azure Virtual Network (VNet)

- Azure Storage Accounts

- Azure App Services

- Azure Container Apps

- Azure Functions

- Azure Load Balancer

- Azure Application Gateway

- Azure Monitor

- Azure Backup

- Azure Site Recovery

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

- Terraform

- Azure Bicep

- ARM Templates

- Infrastructure Automation

- Resource Provisioning

- Configuration Management

DevOps & CI/CD:

- Azure DevOps

- GitHub Actions

- Jenkins

- CI/CD Pipeline Design

- Build & Release Management

- Git Version Control

- Deployment Automation

Automation & Scripting:

- Azure CLI

- PowerShell

- Bash Scripting

- Python (Preferred)

- Automation Frameworks

Containers & Orchestration:

- Docker

- Kubernetes (AKS)

- Azure Container Registry (ACR)

- Azure Container Apps

- Container Security

Cloud Networking:

- Azure Virtual Network

- Network Security Groups (NSG)

- Azure Firewall

- Azure Load Balancer

- VPN Gateway

- ExpressRoute

- Private Endpoints

- DNS Management

Identity & Security:

- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)

- RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)

- Azure Key Vault

- Azure Policy

- Managed Identities

- Microsoft Defender for Cloud

- Security Center

- Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Monitoring & Observability:

- Azure Monitor

- Log Analytics

- Application Insights

- Alerts & Diagnostics

- Performance Monitoring

- Cost Optimization

Preferred Candidate Profile:

1. Cloud Infrastructure Management:

- Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available Microsoft Azure cloud environments.

- Build cloud-native infrastructure aligned with enterprise architecture and business requirements.

- Optimize Azure resources for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

- Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Azure Bicep, and ARM Templates.

- Automate cloud resource provisioning and configuration management.

- Standardize infrastructure deployments across development, testing, and production environments.

- Ensure version-controlled, reusable infrastructure templates.

3. DevOps & CI/CD:

- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.

- Automate application deployment, testing, and release management processes.

- Improve software delivery through continuous integration and continuous deployment practices.

- Collaborate with development teams to streamline DevOps workflows.

4. Automation & Platform Engineering:

- Develop automation scripts using Azure CLI, PowerShell, and scripting languages.

- Automate operational tasks, infrastructure maintenance, and deployment activities.

- Improve operational efficiency through Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Management.

- Implement self-service deployment models where applicable.

5. Containerization & Cloud Services:

- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), and Azure Container Apps.

- Manage Azure Functions for serverless application development.

- Configure Azure Storage solutions for enterprise applications.

- Ensure scalability, resilience, and security of cloud-native services.

6. Security & Governance:

- Implement Azure security best practices using RBAC, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Policy.

- Ensure cloud infrastructure complies with organizational governance and security standards.

- Manage identity, access control, secrets management, and policy enforcement.

- Support vulnerability assessments and cloud security initiatives.

7. Monitoring & Performance Optimization:

- Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for proactive monitoring.

- Troubleshoot infrastructure, application, and deployment issues.

- Optimize cloud resource utilization and control operational costs.

- Ensure system availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

8. Collaboration & Leadership:

- Collaborate with Architects, Developers, Security teams, QA, and Product teams to deliver cloud solutions.

- Mentor junior cloud and DevOps engineers.

- Participate in architecture reviews, technical discussions, and cloud strategy planning.

- Drive adoption of DevOps best practices and cloud automation standards.

Mandatory Skills:

- 7+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure Cloud and DevOps Engineering.

- Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud services.

- Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Azure Bicep, and ARM Templates.

- Strong knowledge of Azure CLI, PowerShell, and infrastructure automation.

- Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.

- Strong understanding of Azure Networking, Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, Firewalls, and cloud security.

- Hands-on experience with Azure Container Apps, Azure Functions, and Azure Storage.

- Expertise in RBAC, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Policy.

- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), monitoring tools, and cloud governance.

- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have:

- Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and microservices architecture.

- Knowledge of Python, Bash, or Go for cloud automation.

- Experience with Azure Landing Zones and enterprise cloud governance.

- Familiarity with Azure Cost Management and FinOps practices.

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certifications.

- Experience working in Agile/DevSecOps environments and enterprise cloud transformation programs.