Platform Engineer Azure

Deeplight; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Platform Engineer with extensive Azure experience to design and scale their cloud infrastructure. This role involves working with a modern engineering team to improve CI/CD pipelines and manage containerized applications. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of relevant experience and offers a competitive salary, health insurance, and opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly evolving AI environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

International exposure and travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or SRE roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services.
• Expertise in containerization and Kubernetes (preferably AKS).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Automate environment provisioning and application deployments.
• Drive cloud security, cost optimization, and performance tuning.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Infrastructure as Code

CI / CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

We’re looking for a hands-on Platform Engineer with deep Azure experience to design and scale the infrastructure that powers our mission-critical applications. You’ll work at the heart of a modern, cloud-native engineering team, enabling developers to ship faster and more reliably while ensuring our platform is robust, secure, and cost-effective.

This is a high-impact opportunity to work on complex challenges at scale, driving automation, resilience, and DevOps excellence. You’ll collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, and product leads to evolve a platform that supports next-gen AI, analytics, and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and observable Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates)
• Build, manage, and improve CI / CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• Automate environment provisioning, application deployments, and scaling of services
• Manage containerized applications with Docker and AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)
• Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting systems using Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Collaborate with developers and security teams to integrate platform services into applications
• Drive cloud security, cost optimization, and performance tuning across environments
• Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and platform hardening initiatives

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or SRE roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, especially services like App Services, AKS, Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, and Key Vault
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Expertise with containerization and Kubernetes (preferably AKS)
• Proven experience with CI / CD practices and tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Solid grasp of cloud networking, access controls, and governance
• Experience working in agile, collaborative environments with cross-functional teams

Benefits & Growth Opportunities :

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Professional development and certification support
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects
• International exposure and travel opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI company

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation while working with a talented team of professionals at the forefront of technological innovation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our company's success in delivering transformative AI solutions to our clients.