Lead System Engineer - Microsoft Azure

Office in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Gurgaon

Microsoft Azure

We are searching for a proficient and accomplished Lead System Engineer with a specialization in Microsoft Azure to be part of our energetic team.

With your leadership in technology, you will spearhead the design, implementation, and enhancement of cloud solutions that are fault-tolerant, highly available, scalable, and secure. This position requires practical experience in Azure infrastructure, DevOps methodologies, and automation, as well as a dedication to innovation and consistent improvement.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure to guarantee fault tolerance, high availability, scalability, and security
Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines with automated build and testing frameworks
Oversee production deployments using various 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
Coordinate with application development teams to synchronize requirements, schedules, and activities
Conduct proofs of concept (POCs) to ascertain the practicability of proposed designs and technologies
Identify and resolve system issues with a proactive stance, focusing on continuous improvement
Quickly learn and adapt to new services and technologies in the environment

Requirements

8 to 12 years of experience in Azure Cloud environments
Proficiency in DevOps CI/CD tools and methodologies
Strong experience in both 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
Practical experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, and Kubernetes
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and best practices
Experience in automating infrastructure and platform deployments using IaC tools
Proven ability to devise and implement scalable, secure, and highly available solutions on Azure
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to tackle challenges
B2+ English proficiency level