Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Zazz

5-8 Years | Worldwide (Remote) | Full Time | 9 months ago

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Job Summary

This remote position requires a skilled Cloud Engineer with 5-8 years of experience specializing in Microsoft Azure, cloud infrastructure automation, and modern DevOps practices. Responsibilities include designing, deploying, and maintaining high-availability cloud solutions; developing and managing infrastructure using Terraform; deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters and Docker containers; building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines; implementing cloud security best practices; using monitoring tools like Azure Monitor; and collaborating with other teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise in IaC, container orchestration, and cloud security, and experience with CI/CD tools, networking concepts, and scripting languages like Python or PowerShell. Cost optimization and experience in an enterprise environment are also crucial.

Must Have

5-8 years Azure experience
Terraform expertise
Kubernetes & Docker proficiency
CI/CD pipeline optimization
Azure services expertise
Cloud security best practices
Monitoring & Optimization skills

Good to Have

Multi-cloud/hybrid experience
FinOps and cost optimization
Open-source contributions
Serverless architecture
CKA, DevOps Engineer Expert certifications

Perks & Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Remote Work Flexibility
Career Growth
Paid Time Off

Job Description

This is a remote position.

We are looking for a skilled Cloud Engineer with 5-8 years of experience specializing in Microsoft Azure, cloud infrastructure automation, and modern DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker, and cloud security best practices. This role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining high-availability cloud solutions while ensuring seamless CI/CD automation and scalability.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Azure Cloud Architecture: Design, implement, and maintain cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and manage infrastructure using Terraform and other automation tools.

Containerization & Orchestration: Deploy, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters and Docker containers for microservices-based applications.

CI/CD Automation: Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery, ensuring efficient and automated deployments.

Cloud Security & Compliance: Implement best practices for cloud security, identity management, and compliance in Azure environments.

Monitoring & Optimization: Use tools like Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, and Log Analytics to track system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively.

Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with DevOps, development, and security teams to streamline cloud infrastructure processes. Document best practices, architectures, and configurations.

Cost Optimization: Analyze and optimize cloud usage to reduce costs while maintaining high performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

5-8 years of experience in Azure cloud engineering and infrastructure management.

Expertise in Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, Azure Networking).

Strong hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.

Proficiency in Kubernetes and Docker for containerized applications.

Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or similar).

Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and identity management in cloud environments.

Knowledge of scripting/programming languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.

Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and observability tools (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).

Experience with cloud cost optimization and governance in an enterprise environment.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Additional Considerations

• Experience in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.

• Exposure to FinOps and cost-optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure.

• Contributions to open-source DevOps tools and repositories are a plus.

• Experience in serverless architecture and automation-driven deployments.

Benefits

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation (Market-leading pay based on skills & experience).

• Remote Work Flexibility (Client-based work schedules).

• Career Growth – Upskilling programs, certification support.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Vacation, sick leave, and holidays (Full-time candidates)

21 Skills Required For This Role

Github Gitlab Networking Azure Prometheus Azure Devops Terraform Grafana Elk Powershell Cloud Security Microsoft Azure Ci Cd Docker Microservices Serverless Architecture Kubernetes Python Github Actions Bash Jenkins

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