Infrastructure Developer – Platform Engineering (Azure, IaC, DevOps, Hybrid Systems)

Infrastructure Developer - Platform Engineering (Azure, IaC, DevOps, Hybrid Systems)

Skills:
Platform Engineering | Cloud Infrastructure | Microsoft Azure | Infrastructure as Code | DevOps | Kubernetes | Automation | Hybrid Cloud | CI/CD

Department: Platform Engineering / Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Mode: Onsite / Hybrid / Remote
Experience: 5-10 Years

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Infrastructure Developer - Platform Engineering to design, build, and operate automated, scalable, and resilient infrastructure systems across cloud and hybrid environments.

This role focuses on treating infrastructure as software, enabling consistent, repeatable, and secure deployments through modern Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), automation, and DevOps practices.

You will be responsible for building high-performance infrastructure platforms that support mission-critical applications while meeting stringent requirements around security, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain production-grade infrastructure code using:
  • Terraform
  • Azure Bicep
  • Pulumi
• Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of infrastructure resources
• Develop reusable modules, templates, and standardized deployment patterns

Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure

• Design and manage infrastructure across:
  • Microsoft Azure cloud
  • On-premises environments
• Ensure seamless connectivity and operational consistency between environments
• Build scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions

Configuration Management

• Develop and manage configuration using:
  • Ansible (or similar tools like Puppet/Chef)
• Maintain consistency across Windows and Linux server environments
• Automate configuration deployment and system updates

Containerization & Orchestration

• Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications using:
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes (K8s)
  • Helm
• Optimize container orchestration for performance and scalability

CI/CD & DevOps

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using:
  • Azure DevOps (ADO)
  • Jenkins
• Automate application and infrastructure deployments
• Ensure efficient release cycles and deployment reliability

Monitoring, Logging & Observability

• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using:
  • Prometheus, Grafana
  • Datadog
  • ELK Stack / Splunk
• Ensure real-time visibility into system performance and health
• Identify and resolve performance issues proactively

Security & Secret Management

• Implement secure infrastructure practices
• Integrate secret management solutions such as:
  • Azure Key Vault
  • HashiCorp Vault
• Ensure secure handling of sensitive data and credentials
• Enforce compliance with security and governance standards

Networking & Connectivity

• Design and manage hybrid networking solutions:
  • VPN, ExpressRoute
  • DNS and identity systems
• Ensure secure and reliable connectivity across environments

Innovation & Proof of Concepts

• Conduct Proof of Concepts (POCs) for:
  • New infrastructure tools
  • Automation frameworks
  • Monitoring and observability solutions
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to improve platform capabilities

Collaboration & Platform Enablement

• Work closely with engineering, security, and operations teams
• Enable developers with self-service infrastructure capabilities
• Contribute to platform architecture and engineering standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in:
  • Infrastructure Development
  • DevOps Engineering
  • Platform Engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Microsoft Azure cloud platform
  • Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, Pulumi)
• Experience with:
  • Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Configuration management tools (Ansible)
• Strong scripting skills in:
  • Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Experience designing and managing enterprise-scale infrastructure systems

Technical Skills

Cloud Platforms

• Microsoft Azure (primary)
• Hybrid cloud environments

Infrastructure as Code

• Terraform, Azure Bicep, Pulumi

Containerization & Orchestration

• Docker, Kubernetes, Helm

Automation & Scripting

• Python, PowerShell, Bash
• Ansible for configuration management

DevOps & CI/CD

• Azure DevOps, Jenkins
• Git-based workflows

Monitoring & Logging

• Prometheus, Grafana
• ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog

Security

• Secret management (Key Vault, Vault)
• Identity and access management
• Compliance and governance

Good-to-Have

• Certifications such as:
  • Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
  • Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• Experience writing custom modules for IaC tools
• Knowledge of hybrid networking architectures
• Experience in regulated or enterprise environments

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to design scalable and secure infrastructure solutions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ownership mindset with focus on delivery and outcomes
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Focus on automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Why This Role is High Impact

• Build and operate enterprise-scale cloud and hybrid infrastructure systems
• Drive automation-first DevOps and platform engineering practices
• Enable scalable and secure application deployments
• Contribute to cloud transformation and modernization initiatives
• Work on high-impact systems supporting critical business operations

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