Lead System Engineer - Microsoft Azure

Office in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Gurgaon

Microsoft Azure

We are looking for a seasoned Lead System Engineer with specialization in Microsoft Azure to become part of our energetic team.

As a crucial technical leader, your role is to spearhead the design, implementation, and enhancement of cloud solutions, with a focus on fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security. You'll need practical experience in Azure infrastructure, DevOps methodologies, and automation, paired with an enthusiasm for innovation and ongoing enhancement.

Responsibilities

Spearhead the design, implementation, and maintenance of Azure infrastructure to achieve fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security
Create and oversee CI/CD pipelines that include automated build and test systems
Manage production deployments using multiple deployment strategies
Employ Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate Azure infrastructure and platform deployments
Utilize configuration management tools to automate system configurations
Apply microservices architecture concepts and best practices
Collaborate with application development teams to synchronize requirements, schedules, and activities
Execute proofs of concept (POCs) to test the practicality of proposed designs and technologies
Identify and solve system issues, proactively dealing with challenges with an ongoing improvement perspective
Quickly absorb and adapt to new services and technologies present in the environment

Requirements

8 to 12 years of experience in Azure Cloud environments
Proficiency in DevOps CI/CD tools and methodologies
Solid background in Linux and Windows Administration
Expertise in scripting languages including Python, Bash, Shell, and Unix scripting
Understanding 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
Background in automating infrastructure and platform deployments using IaC tools
Demonstrated capability 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