Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Job Description: Cloud Engineer (Azure)Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Cloud Engineer with a deep specialization in Microsoft Azure. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining our robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong automation-first mindset and a proven track record of implementing and optimizing cloud solutions in a collaborative environment.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Infrastructure & Architecture:Design, implement, and manage secure, highly available, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure to support application development and deployment.Automation & IaC (Infrastructure as Code):Automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such asTerraformorAnsible.CI/CD Pipeline Management:Build, maintain, and optimize continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines usingAzure DevOpsto streamline software delivery.Monitoring & Performance Optimization:Implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions usingAzure-native tools(e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) to ensure system health, performance, and reliability.Security & Governance:Enforce cloud security best practices and ensure compliance with internal and industry governance standards across all Azure environments.Collaboration & Support:Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to provide cloud expertise, troubleshoot issues, and deliver high-quality integrated solutions.Qualifications & SkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, with a strong focus on the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.Technical Expertise:Proficient inAzure Core Services(Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases) andAzure Administration.Expertise in cloud automation and orchestration usingTerraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools.Hands-on experience building and managingCI/CD pipelinesinAzure DevOps.Strong scripting skills inPowerShell, Python, or Bashfor automation tasks.Practical experience withAzure monitoring and logging toolsfor observability and troubleshooting.Professional Skills:In-depth understanding of cloud computing concepts, service models, and architectural best practices.Familiarity with cloud security frameworks, compliance, and governance standards.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.