Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud engineering., Proficiency in designing and managing Azure infrastructure, including App Service, AKS, and related services., Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Bicep or Terraform., Strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps..

Key responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure cloud-hosted applications on Azure.

Automate provisioning and deployment processes using IaC and CI/CD pipelines.

Monitor system performance, optimize resources, and ensure high availability and security.

Collaborate with teams and mentor junior members to promote best practices in cloud engineering.

Job description

About the Senior Cloud Engineer position

As a Senior Cloud Engineer it is your responsible to design, implement, automate, and maintain scalable. As well as secure, a reliable application host and deployment solutions on Microsoft Azure.

This role ensures optimal performance, security, and efficiency of cloud-hosted applications.

Senior Cloud Engineer responsibilities are:

Application Hosting & Deployment

Design and implement scalable, secure application hosting environments using Azure service
Select appropriate Azure compute, storage, and networking components for each application workload
Configure and manage Web Apps, AKS clusters, and App Services for application hosting
Automate the provisioning and deployment of cloud environments using Bicep/Terraform

Infrastructure Automation & CI/CD

Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code templates
Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for reliable and repeatable deployments
Ensure high availability and rollback capabilities in automated deployment processes

Security & Compliance

Implement access control, encryption, firewall rules, and network security groups
Monitor and maintain compliance with internal and external security requirements
Collaborate with InfoSec to ensure audit-readiness of application environments

Performance & Monitoring

Monitor system performance and optimize resource usage (compute, storage, database, etc.)
Implement autoscaling and failover strategies to ensure high availability and responsiveness
Set up alerts, dashboards, and diagnostic logging using Azure Monitor and related tools

Troubleshooting & Support

Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues in application hosting and cloud infrastructure
Provide expert-level support during deployment failures, outages, and performance degradations
Collaborate with developers and support teams to improve application resilience and recoverability

Operations & Collaboration

Participate in architecture reviews of cloud-hosted applications
Recommend improvements in support or development initiatives across business units
Actively contribute to the cloud strategy and innovation roadmap
Collaborate with partners, consultants, and technical teams for seamless solution delivery

Training & Development

Mentor junior team members in cloud architecture, security, and DevOps practices
Promote a DevOps culture and ensure knowledge sharing across cloud and development teams
Stay current with cloud trends, emerging tools, and industry best practices.

Senior Cloud Engineer requirements are:

Matric or equivalent qualification
Proficiency in English (written and verbal communication)
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert – Preferred
Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert – Advantageous
5+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud engineering, with focus on application hosting and deployment
Technical skills required:
Strong experience in designing and managing cloud infrastructure using Azure services such as App Service, Web Apps, AKS, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps
Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Bicep or Terraform
Experience in configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell and/or Python
Strong understanding of cloud security practices (firewalls, identity, and access controls)
Knowledge of Azure networking services and cloud-based network architecture
Excellent problem-solving, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong documentation, planning, and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and independently as a self-starter
Team player with a proactive attitude and customer-first mindset