Senior Azure Cloud and DevOps Engineer

Position Summary:

As a Senior Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer, you will manage Azure cloud infrastructure for

multiple SaaS products, focusing on automation, cost-efficiency, and DevOps best

practices. Youll collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure high availability,

security, and scalability, implementing automated solutions to streamline deployments

and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Management:
- Set up and maintain Azure environments for multiple SaaS applications, following Azure best practices for architecture, security, and operational excellence.

- Implement IaC using industry-standard tools such as Pulumi and Azure Resource
Manager (ARM) templates.

- Drive resource optimization efforts to manage cloud costs effectively.

DevOps & Automation:
- Develop CI/CD pipelines for streamlined deployments, leveraging Azure DevOps,
GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.

- Automate recurring tasks, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual
intervention.

- Build monitoring and alerting systems to ensure reliability and facilitate quick
troubleshooting.

- Champion the adoption of DevOps best practices.

Key Technical Competencies:

1. Core Infrastructure & Cloud Platforms:
- Expertise in core Azure services (VM, AppService, AKS, Functions), networking,
storage, Databases, and compute configurations.
- Proficiency with IaC tools like Terraform or ARM templates.
- Strong familiarity with enterprise infrastructure.
2. Containerization & Orchestration:
- Skilled in Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) for managing microservices and large-scale
deployments.
- Proficient in optimizing Docker images.
3. CI/CD Systems:
- Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins to optimize CI/CD
pipelines.
- Highly proficient in YAML.
4. Scripting, Programming, and Git:
- Experience and proficiency with one or more of PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting
languages for automation; strong Git version control knowledge.
5. DevSecOps:
- Experience with incorporating security practices within CI/CD and infrastructure for
data protection, privacy, and compliance.
- Experience with DevSecOps tools such as SonarQube, Snyk, and GitLab.