Senior Azure Platform & DevOps Engineer
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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. GitOps & Container Management • Implement and maintain GitOps deployment methodologies using ArgoCD. • Develop and manage Helm charts and container deployment standards. • Support Docker image management and release processes. DevOps & CI/CD Automation • Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps. • 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
- 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 • GitOps methodologies DevOps & Automation • Azure DevOps • GitHub 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/Shell scripting Security & Networking • Azure RBAC • Network Security Groups (NSGs) • Virtual Networks (VNets) • Private Endpoints • Firewall configuration • Cloud security best practices ________________________________ Required Experience • 8+ years of experience designing and supporting Azure infrastructure platforms. • 8+ years of Kubernetes platform administration and engineering experience. • 8+ years working with cloud networking, security, and enterprise infrastructure. • 8+ years supporting containerized application platforms. • 6+ years implementing DevOps practices and CI/CD automation. • 6+ years developing automation solutions with Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages. • 5+ years implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Terragrunt. • 5+ years supporting observability and monitoring platforms. • 5+ years administering or supporting Azure Databricks environments. • Experience supporting production systems in large-scale enterprise environments. ________________________________ Preferred Qualifications • Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer). • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and/or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). • Experience supporting multi-region and highly available cloud architectures. • Experience implementing site reliability engineering (SRE) practices. • Familiarity with FinOps and cloud cost optimization methodologies. • Experience with enterprise governance, compliance, and security frameworks. • Experience supporting data and analytics platforms. ________________________________ Education Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. • Equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered. ________________________________ Success Measures The successful candidate will: • Maintain highly available and secure Azure and Kubernetes platforms. • Improve deployment reliability through automated CI/CD and GitOps processes. • Reduce operational overhead through automation and Infrastructure as Code. • Optimize cloud performance, observability, and cost efficiency. • Provide rapid resolution of production incidents and platform issues. • Drive continuous improvement across cloud, DevOps, security, and platform engineering practices.
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