Job Description: Azure Cloud Engineer (Databases & DevOps Focus)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer with 810 years of experience managing cloud-native environments database platforms and automated deployments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure servicesparticularly Cosmos DB and SQL Servercombined with strong Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation skills.
Key Responsibilities
1. Azure Solution Design & Deployment
Design deploy and manage Azure-based solutions with a focus on security scalability and high availability.
Implement architectural best practices across compute networking identity and governance.
2. Database Management (Cosmos DB & SQL Server)
Manage monitor and maintain Azure Cosmos DB and Azure SQL Server environments.
Handle provisioning patching performance optimization replication and scaling.
Configure and maintain database security including:
Access controls
Role-based permissions
Encryption (TDE data encryption at rest/in transit)
3. Backup Recovery & High Availability
Design and implement backup strategies disaster recovery plans and business continuity solutions for Azure database workloads.
Ensure compliance with RTO/RPO requirements.
4. Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Implement and maintain IaC using:
HashiCorp CDK for Terraform (CDKTF)
ARM templates
Automate infrastructure provisioning and enforce governance policies.
5. Azure Governance & Cloud Foundations
Work with Azure Landing Zone concepts including:
Azure Policies
RBAC
Network architecture
Identity and access integration
Ensure adherence to organizational governance and cloud standards.
6. CI/CD for Containers & Application Deployments
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate image builds container deployments and validation steps.
Optimize deployment workflows using Azure DevOps GitHub Actions or related tools.
7. Container Lifecycle & Maintenance
Support patching upgrades and lifecycle management for containerized workloads.
Ensure optimized performance and security of container environments.
8. Security & Compliance
Collaborate with security teams to:
Align with industry best practices
Implement security configurations
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory policies
Essential Skills
Strong background in designing and operating Azure cloud environments
Hands-on experience with Cosmos DB and Azure SQL Server
Proficiency in CDKTF and ARM templates for IaC
Experience with Azure security RBAC policies networking and identity
CI/CD pipeline development for containerized workloads
Strong understanding of cloud governance monitoring and operational excellence
Desirable Skills
Experience in Application Integration Architecture
Broader Microsoft Azure digital delivery experience
Familiarity with container orchestration and Azure-native DevOps tooling
Keywords
Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB Azure SQL CDKTF ARM Templates CI/CD Container Deployments Azure Landing Zones Cloud Security Application Integration Architecture