Azure Cloud Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Build and manage secure, scalable Azure infrastructure using Ansible (primary) and Terraform
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
Ensure adherence to security, governance, and compliance standards
Kubernetes & Containerization

Deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters
Automate cluster operations including scaling, upgrades, and monitoring
Integrate Kubernetes with CI/CD and observability tools
Linux & Automation

Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based cloud systems
Develop automation using Python, Shell, and Ansible
Maintain configuration management and desired state enforcement
Collaboration & Delivery

Support application teams with cloud platform integration and deployments
Participate in architecture discussions and design reviews (supporting role)
Document infrastructure, automation workflows, and best practices
Core Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering (preferably Azure)
Strong hands-on expertise in Azure Cloud, Kubernetes (AKS), and Linux
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Ansible mandatory, Terraform optional)
Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub for CI/CD and version control
Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Good understanding of cloud security, networking, and monitoring
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Must Have

AZ-900 certifictaion

Good to Have

• Certifications: AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, Certified Kubernetes
• Administrator (CKA)
• Exposure to observability and monitoring tools