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Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Cloud Platform Lead to spearhead the design, implementation, and governance of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native platforms on Azure . This role requires deep technical expertise in Azure services , Kubernetes (AKS) , containers , Gateway, Frontdoor, WAF , and API management , along with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and define cloud platform strategy and best practices. Key Responsibilities: ● Lead the architecture, development, and operations of Azure-based cloud platforms across environments (dev, staging, production). ● Design and manage Azure Front Door , Application Gateway , and WAF to ensure global performance, availability, and security. ● Design and implement Kubernetes platform (AKS) , ensuring reliability, observability, and governance of containerized workloads. ● Drive adoption and standardization of Azure API Management for secure and scalable API delivery. ● Collaborate with security and DevOps teams to implement secure-by-design cloud practices, including WAF rules , RBAC , and network isolation . ● Guide and mentor engineers in Kubernetes, container orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). ● Define and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting best practices using tools like Azure Monitor , ELK, Signoz ● Evaluate and introduce tools, frameworks, and standards to continuously evolve the cloud platform. ● Participate in cost optimization and performance tuning initiatives for cloud services. Required Skills & Qualifications: ● 8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure or platform engineering, including at least 4+ years in a leadership or ownership role . ● Deep hands-on expertise with Azure Front Door , Application Gateway , Web Application Firewall (WAF) , and Azure API Management . ● Strong experience with Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) , including networking, autoscaling, and security. ● Proficient with Docker and container orchestration principles. ● Infrastructure-as-Code experience with Terraform , ARM Templates , or Bicep . ● Excellent understanding of cloud security, identity (AAD, RBAC), and compliance. ● Experience building and guiding CI/CD workflows using tools like Azure DevOps and Bitbucket Ci/CD, or similar. Education B Tech / BE/ M Tech / MCA Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Day shift Application Question(s): What is your total years of experience what is the relevant years of experience what is your current CTC What is your expected CTC How long is the notice period How many years of experience in Azure Front Door, Application Gateway, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Azure API Management. How many years of experience in Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep. How many years of experience in Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). How many years of experience in designing and implementing Azure architecture for production grade application on Kubernetes. How many years of experience in Docker and container orchestration principles. Work Location: In person
