Associate consultant - Azure Cloud Engineer
About the role
The Associate Consultant - Azure Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable web applications using Azure App Services. The role involves implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning with Infrastructure as Code tools, and monitoring application performance and security. The engineer will collaborate with development, QA, and IT operations teams, manage source control, ensure security best practices, troubleshoot deployment issues, and maintain comprehensive documentation. The position requires hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Azure App Services, AKS, and scripting languages, as well as a strong understanding of cloud security and networking. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, and Azure certifications are highly regarded.
Must have
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and Azure App Services.
- Proficiency in managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Strong knowledge of Windows Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions.
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices, networking, and identity management in Azure.
- Experience in monitoring, logging, and alerting within cloud environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Nice to have
- Azure certifications (such as AZ-204, AZ-400, AZ-104) are highly regarded.
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration using Kubernetes (AKS).
- Familiarity with serverless architectures, including Azure Functions and Logic Apps.
- Exposure to agile methodologies and working within cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Technologies
- Agile
- AKS
- AWS
- Azure
- Azure App Service
- Azure DevOps
- Azure Functions
- Bash
- Bicep
- CI/CD
- Cloud Security
- DevOps
- Docker
- GCP
- Git
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
- Infrastructure as Code
- Kubernetes
- Observability
- PowerShell
- Python
- Serverless
- Terraform
- Windows
Highlights
Candidates should have 8 to 12 years of relevant IT experience. Azure certifications such as AZ-204, AZ-400, or AZ-104 are highly regarded. Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and familiarity with agile methodologies are considered advantageous.
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