Job Title: Senior Azure Cloud Engineer
Location: Chandigarh, India
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Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain mission-critical Azure infrastructure for strategic client initiatives.
This role demands deep expertise in Azure, a security-first mindset , and hands-on experience across traditional architectures, containerized deployments, and modern serverless systems.
You’ll play a key role in defining cloud architecture, driving DevOps automation, and ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across client environments.
Key Responsibilities
1.
Cloud Infrastructure Design & Implementation
- Architect and deploy secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure on Azure.
- Implement and manage services such as Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure Functions , etc.
- Design robust network topologies using VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway , and Private Endpoints .
2.
Monitoring, Optimization & Reliability
- Monitor system performance, uptime, and resource utilization.
- Optimize costs through rightsizing and performance tuning.
- Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies aligned with RTO/RPO goals.
3.
Automation & DevOps
- Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates .
- Automate deployments and workflows using Azure DevOps , PowerShell , or Python scripting.
- Support continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
4.
Security & Compliance
- Implement best-in-class cloud security practices and access controls.
- Conduct security assessments , threat modeling , and vulnerability management .
- Ensure compliance with organizational, client, and regulatory standards.
5.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with developers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver integrated cloud solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues.
- Stay current with the latest Azure technologies and recommend improvements.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Experience
- 5–8+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Minimum 1 year in a senior or lead cloud engineering capacity .
- Proven success designing and implementing Azure-based solutions for enterprise clients.
Technical Skills
- Azure Networking: VNets, NSGs, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Private Link.
- Security: Azure AD, Key Vault, Defender, Sentinel, DDoS Protection.
- Automation: PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates.
- DevOps Tools: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
- Containers: Docker, AKS (Kubernetes).
- Databases: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, Redis Cache.
- Strong understanding of multi-tier, high-security, and distributed architectures.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for continuous learning and innovation.