Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description:

The Sr. Azure Cloud Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for spearheading the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure across the organization. This role is a technical hand s -on position that involves driving multi-cloud strategy, implementing scalable and secure cloud solutions, and ensuring the optimal performance of cloud-based systems. The Sr. Cloud Engineer will work closely with leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to align cloud initiatives with business goals, making a significant impact to CDK and the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and execute the company’s cloud strategy in alignment with business objectives and technological advancements with a focus on Azure.

• Mentor the cloud engineering team and other engineers working in the cloud , providing direction, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful execution of cloud activities.

• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to define cloud-related goals, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Cloud Architecture & Design:

• Architect and design complex, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructures on platforms ( Azure ) , and other SaaS/PaaS platforms.

• Lead the evaluation and selection of cloud services, tools, and technologies that meet organizational needs.

• Ensure that cloud architectures adhere to industry best practices, security standards, and regulatory requirements.

Implementation & Automation:

• Deployment and configuration of cloud environments, ensuring that they are automated, efficient, and resilient.

• Drive the adoption of infrastructure-as-code ( IaC ) practices using tools like Terraform, Ansible or other Azure cloud native tooling .

• Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines to streamline the delivery and deployment of cloud services.

Security & Compliance:

• Desing and implement security controls to conform to NIST framework.

• Implement robust cloud security frameworks, ensuring that all systems are secure, compliant, and resilient against threats.

• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and reviews to identify and mitigate risks in the cloud environment.

• Collaborate with the security team to integrate advanced security measures, including encryption, IAM, and network security.

Performance Optimization & Cost Management:

• Monitor and analyze the performance of cloud systems, identifying opportunities for optimization and cost reduction (FinOps).

• Develop strategies for efficient cloud resource management, ensuring that the cloud infrastructure scales effectively with business growth.

• Lead efforts and provide hands-on support to optimize Azure cloud spending, working closely with CDK product teams to optimize their cloud spend.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Mentor and develop junior engineers, helping them grow their technical skills and advance their careers.

• Lead the recruitment and onboarding of new cloud engineers, ensuring that the team has the right mix of skills and experience.

Incident Management & Troubleshooting:

• Serve as the escalation point for complex cloud-related incidents, leading the team in rapid response and resolution efforts.

• Oversee the development and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for Azure cloud environments.

• Ensure that post-incident reviews are conducted, with lessons learned applied to improve processes and prevent future issues.