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We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineering Lead with expertise in Azure and DevOps(CICD), and secondary skills in Terraform, Python and Kubernetes to join our team. As a key member of our DevOps team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and deployment pipelines for our cloud-based applications and services on the Azure platform. Your deep knowledge of Azure services will be instrumental in automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes to ensure scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud environments.

What you ll do :

• Assist in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Azure resources, including virtual machines, networking, and storage.
• Manage Azure networking services such as private endpoints, load balancers, Application Gateway, and ExpressRoute to ensure secure and efficient connectivity.
• Configure and manage Azure services such as Database, Function APPs, Vnet, IAM, and ARM Template.
• Administer Azure governance features, including management groups, Azure Policy, and cost management.
• Create and manage Service Principals for secure access to Azure resources, and implement role-based access control (RBAC) policies
• Develop and maintain Kubernetes clusters on AZURE EKS for deploying and managing containerized applications, implementing best practices for cluster management, including scaling, upgrades, and security.
• Containerize applications using Docker to ensure consistency across development, testing, and production environments, developing and maintaining Dockerfiles and Docker Compose configurations for multi-container applications.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) templates using Terraform to provision and manage AZURE resources.
• Implement best practices for modularization, reusability, and version control of Terraform configurations.
• Architect scalable, cost-effective, and resilient AZURE infrastructure solutions to support our applications and services.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AZURE DevOps to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., CIS benchmarks, GDPR, HIPAA) in AZURE environments.
• Stay updated on Azure services, features, and best practices, and provide recommendations for improving our Azure infrastructure.
• Optimize AZURE infrastructure for cost efficiency by rightsizing resources, implementing auto-scaling, and leveraging AZURE cost management tools.
• Monitor AZURE usage and spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement cost optimization strategies.
• Act as an escalation point for critical issues, conduct root cause analyses and maintain SOPs and documentation for efficient incident response and knowledge sharing.
• Provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.

What you ll bring :

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience of working as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on AZURE cloud platform.
• Strong proficiency in Kubernetes and secondary skills in Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management.
• In-depth knowledge of AZURE services and their configuration, including Database, Function APPs, Vnet, IAM, and ARM Template.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AZURE DevOps.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and best practices in AZURE environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to debug complex issues in cloud infrastructure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Comfortable working in rotational shifts
• Ability to quickly learn new platforms, languages, tools, and techniques as needed to meet project requirements.
• Self-motivated and directed, with strong attention to detail.
• Certification on Terraform / AZURE certified is a plus.

Perks & Benefits:

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Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.

An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required

to be considered.

Role: DevOps Consultant / Architect

Industry Type: Management Consulting

Department: Engineering - Software & QA

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: DevOps

Education

UG: Any Graduate

PG: Any Postgraduate