Job Description

Azure Infrastructure SME (Subject Matter Expert)

Location: Pune

Experience: 7–12 Years

Work Mode: WFO

Key Responsibilities (SME-Level)

Platform Ownership & Reliability

Ensure uninterrupted platform performance with minimal/no infrastructure failures.
Define standards, guardrails, best practices, and ensure compliance across the environment.

Azure Infrastructure Deployment & Automation

Architect, deploy, and manage Azure components using CI/CD pipelines.
Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and templates.
Lead infrastructure modernization and optimization efforts.

Monitoring, Optimization & Troubleshooting

Implement enterprise‑grade monitoring using Azure Monitor and other observability tools.
Analyze system performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions proactively.
Optimize cost, performance, and resource utilization across Azure workloads.

Security, Backup & Disaster Recovery

Implement DR strategy, backups, and data protection mechanisms for business continuity.
Work with security teams to enforce identity, access, network, and data controls.

Azure Services Expertise

Lead deployment and management of the following services:

Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts
Azure Active Directory
Azure Application Gateway
Azure PostgreSQL DB
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Container Instances
Azure Event Hub
Azure Key Vault
Azure Blob Storage
Azure Container Registry

Documentation & Governance

Maintain detailed documentation: system architecture, configurations, SOPs, standards.
Define infrastructure guidelines, governance rules, and compliance checks.

Technical Guidance & Support

Act as SME for cross‑functional teams and project groups.
Provide expert support to resolve infrastructure‑related issues quickly and efficiently.
Mentor engineers and guide them on Azure best practices.

Must Have Skills (SME Level)

Azure Infrastructure Deployment
CI/CD (Azure DevOps)
Azure Monitoring & Diagnostics
Backup & DR Strategy
PowerShell / Azure CLI Automation
AKS, App Gateway, Event Hub, Key Vault
Cloud Architecture & Governance
Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning

Required SkillsCloud, Azure Infrastructure Deployment, CI/CD Pipeline DeplSupported SkillsAzure Best Practices, Cloud Governance, Infrastructure Architecture, Automation Templates, Security