Azure Cloud Engineer

Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilledAzure Cloud Engineerwith deep expertise in designing, automating, and managing enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure.The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience withTerraform, Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, and Azure services(Databricks, App Services, AKS, SQL Server, and security frameworks).This role requires close collaboration with developers, data engineers, and security teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Design, provision, and manage Azure infrastructure usingTerraform(complex module development, lifecycle management).Maintain reusable infrastructure modules with strong version control practices.CI/CD & AutomationImplement and manageCI/CD pipelinesusing Azure DevOps (YAML-based) for both infrastructure and applications.Automate application deployments, includingReact.js, Next.js, and ASP.NET Core applicationswith Entity Framework Core migrations.Develop automation scripts usingPowerShell/Pythonfor operational tasks.Azure Services ManagementDeploy, configure, and administerAzure Databricks(clusters, Unity Catalog, jobs, access controls).Build and maintain application hosting environments usingApp Services, Virtual Machines, Containers, and AKS .ManageSQL Serverincluding automated backups, restore operations, and performance optimization.Networking & SecurityDefine and enforce secure cloud networking ( VNet peering, DNS, routing, private endpoints, NSGs, ExpressRoute, firewalls ).Integrate and manage cloud security controls:Azure AD, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Privileged Identity Management (PIM) .Apply governance and compliance controls ( tagging standards, Azure policies, CIS benchmarks, NIST, ISO frameworks ).Monitoring & ReliabilityBuild and operationalize monitoring, logging, and alerting usingAzure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights .Support operational excellence and ensure high availability in production environments.CollaborationWork closely with developers, data engineers, and security stakeholders to support end-to-end delivery.Document infrastructure designs, standards, and operating procedures.Required Skills & Experience5+ years of hands-on experience inAzure Cloud Infrastructure Engineering .Strong expertise inTerraformfor automating Azure services (mandatory).Proven experience withAzure DevOpsandYAML pipelinesfor full-stack CI/CD (infrastructure + applications).Hands-on experience deploying and managingNext.js, React.js, and ASP.NET Core applicationswith database migrations.Strong working knowledge ofSQL Server administration .Expertise inAzure App Services, Containers, and AKS orchestration .Demonstrated experience inAzure Databricks administration(Unity Catalog, clusters, jobs, access controls).Strong cloud networking expertise ( DNS, routing, VNet peering, ExpressRoute, Private Link ).Knowledge ofenterprise security frameworksand role-based access design.Experience buildingenterprise-grade monitoring and loggingin Azure.Proficiency inPowerShell or Python scripting .Nice to HaveFamiliarity withAzure Bicep .Knowledge ofcost management and optimization .Exposure to compliance frameworks ( CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO ).Soft SkillsStrong problem-solving and infrastructure design abilities.High accountability and independence in handling production workloads.Excellent communication across technical and business stakeholders.Strong documentation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing habits.