Cloud Engineer / Microsoft Azure Engineer

Job Title: Cloud Engineer / Microsoft Azure Engineer Location: Remote / HybridType: Full-time   **Overview** We are seeking a skilled **Cloud Engineer** with strong expertise in **Microsoft Azure** to design, deploy, secure, and manage cloud-based infrastructure for a high-scale financial and digital services platform. You will work closely with backend and DevOps teams to ensure high performance, reliability, and security across all services.  **Key Responsibilities**  - Architect and manage cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure. - Deploy, monitor, and scale applications across cloud environments. - Set up and maintain Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Virtual Machines, and networking. - Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps or similar tools. - Implement automated backup, recovery, and security systems. - Support microservices and containerized workloads. - Continuously optimize cloud performance and cost efficiency. - Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards.   **Requirements**  - Strong hands-on experience with **Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, AKS, etc.)** - Proficiency with **Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools** - Experience using **Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates** for infrastructure automation - Solid understanding of **networking, load balancing, and identity management (Azure AD)** - Familiarity with **PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MSSQL, MongoDB** in cloud environments - Background in **Linux/Windows server administration** - Proven ability to manage production-grade cloud systems   **Nice to Have**  - Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or higher - Experience in fintech, banking, or payment systems - Knowledge of compliance and cloud security frameworks   **Compensation**  - Competitive salary - Remote flexibility - Performance-based growth opportunities