Azure Cloud Engineer

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. You will play a key role in building and optimizing cloud environments that support application delivery, data platforms, and DevOps workflows.

This role involves close collaboration with developers, DevOps, and security teams to ensure a well-architected cloud foundation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy cloud infrastructure using Azure-native services (VMs, App Services, AKS, Storage, Key Vault, etc.)

  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates

  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins

  • Monitor and manage resource utilization, performance, and cost optimization

  • Configure networking components (VNETs, NSGs, VPNs, Load Balancers, DNS, ExpressRoute)

  • Implement and maintain identity and access controls using Azure AD, RBAC, and security best practices

  • Support containerized workloads using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure Container Instances

  • Set up and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights

  • Assist with cloud migrations, modernization projects, and environment troubleshooting

Required Skills and Experience

  • 3–7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering with a focus on Microsoft Azure

  • Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services

  • Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python

  • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub, etc.)

  • Solid understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance frameworks

  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux administration

  • Experience managing ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep deployments

  • Understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies in Azure

Nice to Have

  • Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400)

  • Experience with AKS, Docker, and container orchestration

  • Exposure to hybrid cloud environments or multi-cloud strategies

  • Familiarity with cost management, tagging, and FinOps practices

  • Knowledge of Azure Policy, Blueprints, and secure landing zones

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

  • Ability to work independently and lead cloud infrastructure initiatives

  • Passion for learning and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

  • Work with cutting-edge Azure technologies in a modern cloud environment

  • Influence architecture decisions and drive DevOps best practices

  • Competitive salary, benefits, and career advancement opportunities

  • Supportive, engineering-driven culture with flexible work options
Job Category: Cloud Engineer
Job Type: Contract Full Time
Job Location: Hybrid Onsite Remote

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