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 Depl
Supported SkillsAzure Best Practices, Cloud Governance, Infrastructure Architecture, Automation Templates, Security
