Senior Specialist, Cloud Application Engineer

IHS Towers; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IHS Towers seeks a Cloud Engineer to design, build, and maintain enterprise applications within its digital ecosystem. You will work across front-end React and back-end .NET Core APIs, manage data in SQL Azure and Cosmos DB, and deploy on Azure infrastructure.

Responsibilities include designing scalable architectures, building integrations via REST APIs and Azure Service Bus, and ensuring secure, reliable deployments with CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with React frontend and .NET Core API backend.
• Cloud-based development and operations on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with SQL Azure and Azure Cosmos DB in production.
• Design RESTful APIs and system integrations.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and IaC tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain web apps using React frontend and .NET Core API backend.
• Manage data models and storage in SQL Azure and Cosmos DB.
• Create and implement system integrations via REST APIs and Azure messaging services.
• Deploy and operate applications on Azure infrastructure (App Services, Functions, Container Apps).
• Participate in architecture reviews and agile ceremonies.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and enforce security best practices.

Skills

Full-Stack Development

Cloud Engineering

Data Management

Integration Design

DevOps Practices

Security Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng/IT

Tools

Azure DevOps

Bicep/ARM templates

Job description

Purpose

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining enterprise applications and integrations within IHS’s digital ecosystem. Reporting to the Senior Manager, EA, the role involves full-stack development using React and .NET Core APIs, cloud-native data management with SQL Azure and Azure Cosmos DB, and deployment and operations on Microsoft Azure infrastructure.

Job Description

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining enterprise applications and integrations within IHS’s digital ecosystem. Reporting to the Senior Manager, EA, the role involves full-stack development using React and .NET Core APIs, cloud-native data management with SQL Azure and Azure Cosmos DB, and deployment and operations on Microsoft Azure infrastructure.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using React (frontend) and .NET Core API (backend), ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Build and maintain data models, schemas, and stored procedures in SQL Azure; design and manage collections in Azure Cosmos DB.
• Design and implement integrations between internal systems and third‑party platforms using REST APIs, Azure Service Bus, and Azure API Management.
• Deploy, configure, and manage application infrastructure on Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps, etc.).
• Contribute to architecture reviews and technical design decisions; participate in sprint planning and agile ceremonies.
• Monitor application performance, investigate and resolve production issues, and implement preventive improvements.
• Maintain and contribute to CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps; follow DevOps and Infrastructure‑as‑Code best practices.
• Apply security best practices across all application layers including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product, design, operations, and vendors to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Job‑Specific Competencies

• Full‑Stack Development – Proficiency in React and .NET Core for building responsive, scalable enterprise applications.
• Cloud Engineering – Hands‑on experience designing, deploying, and operating solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Data Management – Experience with relational (SQL Azure) and NoSQL (Cosmos DB) databases in production environments.
• Integration Design – Ability to design and implement system integrations using REST APIs, messaging, and event‑driven patterns.
• DevOps Practices – Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, and infrastructure‑as‑code (Bicep/ARM templates).
• Security Awareness – Understanding of cloud security principles, identity management (Azure AD/Entra ID), and secure coding practices.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of software development experience in a professional environment.
• Proven hands‑on experience with React and .NET Core API development.
• Demonstrated experience building and deploying solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience working with SQL Azure (relational) and Azure Cosmos DB (NoSQL) in production systems.
• Experience with RESTful API design, system integration patterns, and enterprise application development.
• Microsoft Azure certification (e.g., AZ-204 Developer Associate or AZ-900) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Deep knowledge of React component architecture, hooks, and state management (Redux / Context API).
• Strong knowledge of .NET Core, C#, and RESTful API design principles including authentication (OAuth 2.0, Azure AD/Entra ID).
• Knowledge of Azure PaaS services: App Services, Azure Functions, Service Bus, API Management, Key Vault, and Azure Monitor.
• Understanding of database design, query optimization, and data modeling in both SQL Azure and Cosmos DB.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, event‑driven design, and enterprise integration patterns
• Proficient in React, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proficient in C# and .NET Core, including Entity Framework Core and middleware patterns.
• Skilled in Azure portal, Azure DevOps, and infrastructure‑as‑code tooling (Bicep / ARM templates).
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, testable code and conduct meaningful code reviews.
• Strong debugging, root‑cause analysis, and performance‑tuning skills.
• Must have: Experience with agentic coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude Code, Cursor) for AI‑assisted software development.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional, agile delivery teams and take end‑to‑end ownership of features.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deliver within sprint timelines.
• Strong communication skills – able to articulate technical decisions clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving requirements, new Azure services, and emerging technologies.

Additional Information

Organizational Competencies

Customer Focus

People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.

Innovation

People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.

Integrity

People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.

Be Bold

People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision‑making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward‑thinking and ambitious.

Sustainability

People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create positive impact in the communities we serve.

Our Vision

IHS is committed to improving the quality and availability of telecommunications infrastructure, the lifeline for an increasingly connected world. We are dedicated to helping create a sustainable future for the communities in which we operate, and our sustainable strategy is structured around four pillars: ethics and governance, environment and climate change, education and economic growth, and our people and communities.