Platform Engineer

Qualifications

• Education:

  Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Experience:

  Over all of 10+years and
  Minimum 7+ years in DevOps, with at least 5 years architecting solutions on Azure.

• Skills:

Strong experience designing automated CI/CD pipelines and implementing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles using Azure DevOps Pipelines and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Bicep.

Advanced proficiency in deploying, scaling, and securing containerized workloads in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and serverless applications with Azure App Service/Functions.

Demonstrated ability to set up robust IAM controls, role-based access, and audit policies within Azure Active Directory (AAD) to ensure security across the cloud footprint.

Expert in Azure Virtual Networking concepts, including private connectivity, network security, and hybrid cloud scenarios.

Proven experience in defining and implementing various Git branching strategies (e.g., GitFlow, GitHub Flow, Trunk-Based Development) and managing pull request workflows within Azure DevOps Repos.

Deep understanding of container orchestration, Docker, Helm, and related technologies.

Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.) and tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates) for infrastructure automation.

Experience implementing and auditing security controls in Azure environments (e.g., Azure Security Center, Azure Policy).

Ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture.

Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to mentor teams and collaborate cross-functionally.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with other cloud providers (GCP, AWS).
• GitOps Methodology with Argo CD, Flux CD.
• Understanding of MLOps lifecycle, Azure Machine Learning deployments.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for comprehensive observability.

Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer