Lead System Engineer - Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Scripting Languages, Linux, Windows Administration

Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Gurgaon

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead System Engineer specializing in Microsoft Azure to join our dynamic team. As a key technical leader, you will drive the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions, ensuring fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security. This role requires hands-on expertise in Azure infrastructure, DevOps practices, and automation, combined with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure to ensure fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security
Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines with automated build and test systems
Oversee production deployments using multiple deployment strategies
Automate Azure infrastructure and platform deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
Automate system configurations with configuration management tools
Implement microservices architecture concepts and best practices
Coordinate with application development teams to align requirements, schedules, and activities
Conduct proofs of concept (POCs) to validate the feasibility of proposed designs and technologies
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, proactively addressing challenges with a continuous improvement mindset
Learn and adapt quickly to new services and technologies used in the environment

Requirements

8 to 12 years of experience in Azure Cloud environments
Proficiency in DevOps CI/CD tools and practices
Strong experience in Linux and Windows Administration
Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Shell, and Unix scripting
Knowledge of YAML scripting and ARM templates
Proficiency in Terraform modules for infrastructure automation
Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, and Kubernetes
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and best practices
Experience in automating infrastructure and platform deployments with IaC tools
Proven ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available solutions on Azure
Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges
B2+ English proficiency level