Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (Onsite)

Required Qualifications: • Experience:    5-8 plus years in IT infrastructure or systems engineering, with at least 3-5 years focused on Azure cloud engineering. • Technical Skills:     Deep knowledge of Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Indentity, Security).    Hands-on experience with Terraform, ARM templates, Powershell, Python and Azure CLI.    Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and Automation.     • Certifications:    Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) preferred.  • Soft Skills:     Excellent problem-solving, communication and leadership abilities. Preferred Skills: • Experience with high availability architecture, cost management and security policy implementation.  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and monitoring tools. • Knowledge of governance frameworks and compliance standards (ISO, GDPR, HIPAA). Key Responsibilities: • Solution Architecture & Deployment    Design and implement robust Azure-based solutions (VMs, networking, storage, identity, security).     • Cloud Migration    Lead migration of on-premises workloads and applications to Azure with minimal downtime. • Automation & Infrastructure as Code    Develop and maintain automation scripts using Terraform, ARM templates, Azure CLI and Powershell. • Performance & Cost Optimization    Monitor and optimize resource utilization; apply cost-saving strategies. • Security & Compliance     Implement governance frameworks, enforce RBAC policies and leverage Azure Security Center.     • DevOps Integration    Build and manage CI/CD pipelines and support Azure DevOps practices. • Troubleshooting & Support    Diagnose and resolve complex cloud-related issues; mentor junior engineers. • Documentation & Collaboration    Maintain detailed documentation and collaborate with architects, developers and operations teams.