Senior Azure Cloud Architect Fremont, CA (Onsite)

Senior Azure Cloud Architect

Fremont, CA (Onsite)

Key Skills: Kubernetes, Python, Azure

Nice to Have: Azure DevOps, CICD

About the Role:
The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of the Azure cloud environment, a strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and experience with automation tools like Terraform/Bicep, Ansible, and Kubernetes administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

• Implement and maintain highly available and scalable Azure-based cloud infrastructure.

• Support cloud-native application deployments

• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues and collaborate with networking teams for resolution.

• Ensure compliance with security standards and perform regular assessments across the cloud environment.

• Monitor and optimize platform performance, resource utilization, and system health.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications:

• AKS (Azure Kubernetes Services) - They are looking for an expert-level engineer who has experience from stakeholder management, configuration, development, and managing it.

• Azure PAAS services

• Azure Storage Services

Requirements:

• Total of 6-10 years of professional IT experience

• 4+ years of experience in Azure cloud engineering or platform engineering.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform/Bicep/Ansible

• Strong scripting and automation experience (e.g., Python, Bash).

• Experience with Azure services, including AKS, App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Cache, Storage Accounts, Keyvaults, Application Gateway, Service Bus and Log Analytics.

• Deep understanding of cloud networking, load balancing, and containerization (Kubernetes/Docker).

• Proven experience managing and optimizing secure, scalable, and compliant Azure environments.

• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues, including Linux systems (Ubuntu/RHEL) and Azure services

• Maintain and update existing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions

• Familiarity with Azure Active Directory (AD) and related services

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams