Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Summary

Join our team as an Azure Infrastructure Release Engineer and manage the deployment, release, and support of cloud infrastructure in Azure. Collaborate with development, operations, and DevOps teams to ensure smooth software and service releases. Key responsibilities include infrastructure automation using tools like Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and Terraform; building and managing CI/CD pipelines; monitoring and optimizing infrastructure performance; planning and coordinating infrastructure updates; collaborating with cross-functional teams; troubleshooting and providing support; and ensuring compliance and security. This role requires 8+ years of Azure experience and Azure certification. Proficiency in Azure services, automation and scripting, and CI/CD tools is essential.

Requirements

• Have 8+ years of experience in Azure technologies with exposure into following technologies
• Obtain Certification in azure
• Demonstrate proficiency in Azure services, including virtual networks, storage, compute, and security features
• Possess experience with tools like PowerShell, ARM templates, Terraform, and Ansible to automate infrastructure management
• Show familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools for automating build and release processes
• Have a strong ability to diagnose issues with cloud infrastructure and services
• Possess excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams like development and operations

Responsibilities

• Develop automated pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform, or PowerShell to provision, configure, and manage infrastructure
• Build and manage Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline the release process for infrastructure updates and applications
• Ensure that the infrastructure is optimized for performance, scalability, and security
• Plan and coordinate the release of cloud infrastructure updates, ensuring minimal downtime and risk to production systems
• Manage release schedules, version control, and rollback strategies in case of failure
• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure that infrastructure updates align with application requirements and organizational policies
• Address issues related to infrastructure releases, troubleshoot failures, and provide ongoing support for Azure environments
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, security best practices, and company policies regarding data protection, access control, and auditing