Azure Cloud Engineer/ DevOps

Job Description

Azure Cloud Engineer (Dedicated Client Project)

Location: Remote

Experience: 5 years+

Employment Type: Full-Time contract based

Work Hours: 2 PM to 11 PM

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Engineer to join a dedicated client project team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture, data platforms, and DevSecOps practices, with a strong focus on designing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions.

You will play a key role in architecting Azure Landing Zones, enabling data governance with Purview, implementing Databricks solutions, and driving CI/CD automation using Azure DevOps, while supporting cross-cloud migration initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Architecture & Engineering

• Design and implement Azure Landing Zones aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
• Build and manage scalable, secure, and highly available Azure infrastructure solutions.
• Define governance, identity, and security models across subscriptions and tenants.

Data Platform Engineering

• Develop and maintain solutions using Azure Databricks for large-scale data processing and analytics.
• Implement data governance, cataloging, and compliance using Microsoft Purview.
• Collaborate with data teams to optimize pipelines and performance.

CI/CD & DevOps

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools such as Terraform, ARM, or Bicep.
• Drive DevOps best practices for efficient and reliable deployments.

Cloud Migration

• Lead and support cross-cloud migration initiatives (AWS/GCP to Azure).
• Perform assessment, planning, and execution of migration strategies.
• Optimize workloads post-migration for performance and cost efficiency.

DevSecOps & Security

• Integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Implement vulnerability scanning, compliance checks, and security controls.
• Ensure adherence to enterprise security standards.

Monitoring & Optimization

• Configure monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize cost and performance.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

1. Strong experience in Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
2. Hands-on expertise in:

• Azure Landing Zones
• Azure Databricks
• Microsoft Purview
• Azure DevOps (CI/CD)
• Proven experience with multi-cloud migration to Azure.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
• Solid understanding of networking, identity (Azure AD / Entra ID), and security frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DevSecOps practices.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and AKS.
• Familiarity with data engineering ecosystems.
• Relevant certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, DP-203, or AZ-400.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience working in client-facing and agile environments.
• Proactive, ownership-driven mindset.