Senior Azure Platform & DevOps Engineer

Project description

We are seeking a Senior Azure Platform & Dev Ops Engineer to design, implement, automate, and support enterprise cloud infrastructure and platform services within Microsoft Azure. This role is responsible for managing Azure-based infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, CI/CD pipelines, Git Ops workflows, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), observability solutions, and cloud security controls. The ideal candidate combines deep Azure expertise with strong Dev Ops, automation, and platform engineering experience to drive scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities Azure Cloud Infrastructure
• Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and platform services.
• Administer Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Storage Accounts, Azure Cache services, Key Vault, and networking components.
• Ensure cloud environments are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards.
  
  Kubernetes Platform Engineering
• Manage the full lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters, including provisioning, configuration, upgrades, patching, scaling, and decommissioning.
• Support production workloads running on AKS and troubleshoot complex platform issues.
• Enhance platform reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.
  
  Git Ops & Container Management
• Implement and maintain Git Ops deployment methodologies using ArgoCD.
• Develop and manage Helm charts and container deployment standards.
• Support Docker image management and release processes.
  
  Dev Ops & CI/CD Automation
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions and Azure Dev Ops.
• Standardize build, test, and deployment processes across environments.
• Improve deployment quality, consistency, and release velocity.
  
  Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Develop reusable and version-controlled infrastructure modules.
• Implement automation to ensure consistent deployments across environments.
  
  Databricks Platform Support
• Support Azure Databricks platform administration and infrastructure operations.
• Manage platform integrations, access controls, networking connectivity, and environment configurations.
• Assist application and data teams with infrastructure-related Databricks requirements.
  
  Automation & Scripting
• Develop automation tools and operational scripts using Python and Bash.
• Automate infrastructure deployment, maintenance, monitoring, and operational tasks.
• Reduce manual effort through scalable automation solutions.
  
  Cloud Security & Networking
• Design and implement Azure networking solutions including VNets, NSGs, firewalls, private endpoints, and routing.
• Configure and maintain role-based access controls (RBAC) and security policies.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security and governance requirements.
  
  Monitoring, Observability & Optimization
• Implement and maintain cloud monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
• Develop performance monitoring and alerting strategies.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and cost efficiency.
• Build and support enterprise observability platforms for metrics, logging, and alerting.

SKILLS

Must have

• Required Skills Cloud & Infrastructure
• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Virtual Machines
• Azure Storage
• Azure Networking
• Azure Cache Services
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Databricks Container & Platform Technologies
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Helm
• ArgoCD
• Git Ops methodologies
  
  DevOps & Automation
• Azure Dev Ops
• Git Hub Actions
• CI/CD pipeline development
• Source control and release management
  
  Infrastructure as Code
• Terraform
• Terragrunt
• Infrastructure automation
  
  Monitoring & Observability
• Azure Monitor
• Application Insights
• kube-prometheus
• Loki
• Promtail
• Grafana Alloy
• Fluentd Programming & Scripting
• Python
• Bash/Shel…