Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (Infrastructure as Code)

Project Description:

The role involves designing, developing, and supporting cloud-native applications and platforms on Microsoft Azure. The developer will work closely with architecture, DevOps, and business teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions aligned with enterprise standards.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop applications and services using Microsoft Azure

• Build and maintain cloud infrastructure using Azure-native services

• Develop and deploy solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure Storage

• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

• Ensure application performance, security, and cost optimization

• Troubleshoot production issues and provide root cause analysis

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across development, testing, and operations

• Contribute to cloud architecture decisions and best practices

Mandatory Skills Description:

• 8+ years of experience in a similar role.

• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Infrastructure services.

• Experience with Azure Virtual Machines lifecycle management, including provisioning, configuration, scaling, and decommissioning.

• Experience with Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), Subnets, Network Security Groups (NSG), Route Tables, Private Endpoints, and hybrid networking.

• Experience managing Azure networking components such as Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and VPN Gateway.

• Strong Linux administration skills, including system configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.

• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub.

• Experience using GitHub or Git-based version control systems for infrastructure and code management.

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and diagnostic tools.

• Understanding of cloud security best practices, including IAM, RBAC, network security, and secure connectivity.