Cloud Engineer

Title: Senior Cloud Engineer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: REMOTE

BASIC FUNCTIONS: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to support and ensure the reliability, scalability, and resilience of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

· Develop, maintain, and version Terraform modules and templates for reusable, consistent deployments.

· Implement and manage Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, App Services, AKS, and Azure SQL.

· Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to ensure robust CI/CD pipelines and secure configurations.

· Automate provisioning, configuration, and scaling of cloud infrastructure.

· Monitor system performance, optimise costs, and ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.

· Enforce cloud governance, security best practices, and compliance standards (e.g., Azure Policy, RBAC, managed identities).

· Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and provide operational support for cloud environments.

· Document infrastructure architecture, standards, and automation processes.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

· 3–5+ years of hands-on experience managing infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.

· 2–3+ years of experience with Terraform (HCL), including module creation, state management, and CI/CD integration.

· Strong understanding of Azure networking, security, and identity management.

· Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD tools.

· Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.

· Familiarity with containerization (Docker, AKS/Kubernetes) and monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).

· Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

· Manage Kubernetes deployments, Databricks environments, and other critical platforms.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and cost-effective platform and cloud solutions.

· Ensuring all systems comply with security patching and vulnerability management tools.

· In collaboration with architects, provide support for FinOps practices to monitor, optimise, and control cloud costs.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

· Provide clear direction, performance evaluations, and career growth for team members.

· Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and compliance with security and regulatory standards.

· Promote continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.