Azure Cloud Engineer
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for cloud computing specialists surged 27% in the past year, skilled Azure Cloud Engineers are in high demand. With the rise of remote work, companies like Bright Vision Technologies are looking for experts who can design and deploy large-scale, secure cloud platforms. Currently, the market is witnessing a significant shift towards cloud-native solutions, with 62% of businesses planning to increase their cloud spending. To stand out in this role, candidates should have a strong background in Azure services, DevOps engineering practices, and experience with infrastructure-as-code. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the company's focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, as well as the need for continuous learning and professional development.
Job Description
About the Role
The Azure Cloud Engineer position at Bright Vision Technologies is a critical role that requires designing, deploying, and operating large-scale, secure, and resilient cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. As a key member of the team, the successful candidate will own the end-to-end cloud engineering lifecycle, including architecture, infrastructure-as-code, automation, security hardening, cost optimization, observability, and ongoing operational excellence for production workloads. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise across Azure services with strong DevOps engineering practices and will partner closely with application development, security, and SRE teams to deliver cloud-native solutions that meet demanding business requirements for scalability, reliability, and compliance.Day-to-day, the Azure Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-grade Azure cloud architectures, developing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates, and configuring and managing Azure landing zones, virtual networks, subnets, route tables, and network security groups. The role will also involve implementing secure identity, access management, and governance controls using Azure Active Directory, conditional access, role-based access control, and Azure Policy to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Bright Vision Technologies is a forward-thinking software development company dedicated to building innovative solutions that help businesses automate and optimize their operations. The company leverages cutting-edge technologies to create scalable, secure, and user-friendly applications, and the Azure Cloud Engineer will play a key role in this mission.
What You Will Do
- Design and implement enterprise-grade Azure cloud architectures spanning compute, networking, storage, identity, and data services, with explicit attention to scalability, security, and total cost of ownership
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates, treating infrastructure changes with the same rigor as application code through version control and peer review
- Configure and manage Azure landing zones, virtual networks, subnets, route tables, and network security groups to enforce strong segmentation and least-privilege connectivity between workloads
- Implement secure identity, access management, and governance controls using Azure Active Directory, conditional access, role-based access control, and Azure Policy to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards
- Architect and operate Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters, including node pool design, auto-scaling, and security hardening
- Collaborate with application development, security, and SRE teams to deliver cloud-native solutions that meet demanding business requirements for scalability, reliability, and compliance
- Participate in the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for cloud infrastructure and applications
- Participate in on-call rotations for cloud infrastructure and applications
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and operating large-scale cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure
- Strong technical expertise across Azure services, including compute, networking, storage, identity, and data services
- Experience with DevOps engineering practices, including infrastructure-as-code, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
- Strong understanding of security principles, including identity, access management, and governance controls
- Experience with Azure Active Directory, conditional access, role-based access control, and Azure Policy
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including subnetting, routing, and network security groups
- Experience with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes and containerization
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git
Nice to Have
- Experience with Excel and data analysis
- Experience with cloud cost optimization and financial management
- Experience with IT service management frameworks, such as ITIL
- Certification in Azure, such as Azure Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off and holiday policy
- Remote work stipend and home office setup support
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Opportunity to work with a talented and innovative team
How to Stand Out
- Make sure to highlight your experience with Azure services, including compute, networking, storage, identity, and data services, in your resume and cover letter.
- Showcase your understanding of security principles, including identity, access management, and governance controls, and be prepared to provide examples of how you have implemented these in previous roles.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with DevOps engineering practices, including infrastructure-as-code, continuous integration, and continuous delivery, and how you have applied these in previous roles.
- If you have experience with Excel, be sure to highlight this in your application, as it is a key skill for this role.
- Research the company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you align with these and how you can contribute to the company's mission.
- Be prepared to provide examples of your experience with cloud cost optimization and financial management, and how you have applied these in previous roles.
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