Azure Engineer

Role: Azure Engineer

Experience Level:

Job Summary:

Azure Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure as Code (IAC) Automation

• Develop, manage, and maintain IAC solutions using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Integrate IAC with CI/CD pipelines for streamlined and consistent deployments.
• Implement automated provisioning and configuration of cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain version control and documentation of IAC templates.

Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

• Design, deploy, and support Azure resources including Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and other PaaS/SaaS solutions.
• Monitor resource performance, implement cost optimization strategies, and ensure system availability.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and support cross-functional project teams.

Azure Fundamentals

• Configure and manage Azure storage accounts, containers, and lifecycle policies.
• Design and manage networking components including VNETs, NSGs, VPNs, ExpressRoute, and Load Balancers.
• Implement and maintain IAM policies using Azure AD, RBAC, and managed identities.
• Enforce cloud governance using Azure Policies and security best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.
• Experience with IAC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
• Solid understanding of Azure networking, storage, and IAM.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, AKS) and monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation.