Lead System Engineer - Microsoft Azure

Office in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Gurgaon

Microsoft Azure

We are seeking a Lead System Engineer with advanced skills and experience in Microsoft Azure to become a part of our dynamic team.

As a crucial technical leader, you will play a pivotal role in planning, implementing, and refining cloud solutions to ensure fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security. This position demands a strong command of Azure infrastructure, DevOps methodologies, and automation, along with a dedication to innovation and ongoing enhancement.

Responsibilities

Architect, deploy, and optimize Azure infrastructure with focus on fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security
Develop and oversee CI/CD pipelines with systems for automated build and testing
Manage production rollouts utilizing various deployment tactics
Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for automating Azure infrastructure and platform deployments
Utilize configuration management tools to automate system configurations
Adopt and implement microservices architecture principles and best practices
Coordinate with application development teams to ensure alignment of requirements, schedules, and efforts
Execute proofs of concept (POCs) for validating the feasibility of suggested designs and technologies
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues while proactively mitigating challenges through a continuous enhancement perspective
Acquire and integrate new services and technologies utilized in the environment promptly

Requirements

8 to 12 years of background in Azure Cloud environments
Proficiency in DevOps CI/CD frameworks and practices
Strong background in Linux and Windows Administration
Expertise in scripting languages including Python, Bash, Shell, and Unix
Knowledge of YAML scripting and ARM templates
Proficiency in employing Terraform modules for infrastructure automation
Hands-on familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, and Kubernetes
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and best practices
Background in automating infrastructure and platform deployments utilizing IaC tools
Demonstrated capability to design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available solutions in Azure
Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming obstacles
B2+ level proficiency in English