Azure Cloud Engineer (m/w/x)

Avanade; Wien; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and certifications

International collaboration

Clear career paths toward senior roles

Job summary

Avanade is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer in Wien to design, implement, and manage cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will collaborate with architects and developers while optimizing and securing environments. The role requires practical experience with Azure and a strong understanding of cloud technology.

Key qualifications include fluency in German and English. The position offers extensive learning opportunities and the possibility of career advancement.

Qualifications

• Practical experience working with Microsoft Azure in engineering or operations roles.
• Good understanding of cloud concepts, virtual networking, identity, and security.
• Ability to work in a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and operate Azure cloud solutions across various services.
• Build CI/CD pipelines and support cloud security concepts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in cloud environments.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Cloud concepts

Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI)

CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub)

Security concepts

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Tools

Infrastructure as Code

Container technologies (Docker, AKS)

Job description

About Avanade

Avanade is a global leader in digital and cloud services, business solutions, and design‑led applications. As a joint venture between Microsoft and Accenture, we are the world’s largest consulting company dedicated to Microsoft technologies. We support our clients across Cloud, Modern Workplace, Business Applications, Data & AI, and Security, driven by our strong PeopleFirst culture.

Your Role

Azure Cloud Engineer, you will design, implement, and operate modern cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will work hands‑on with cloud platforms and services, supporting customers in building secure, scalable, and reliable environments while collaborating closely with architects, developers, and operations teams. You contribute actively to cloud transformations, application modernization, and platform improvements, ensuring solutions follow best practices and operational standards.

Your Responsibilities

• Implement and operate Azure cloud solutions, including compute, networking, storage, and platform services
• Support the setup and evolution of Azure landing zones and cloud foundations
• Provision and configure Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Bicep, Terraform, ARM)
• Support application deployments and integrations across Azure services (e.g. App Services, Functions, AKS, data services)
• Build CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub)
• Support cloud security and identity concepts (e.g. Entra ID / Azure AD, role‑based access, network security)
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues across development, test, and production environments
• Work closely with solution architects to implement architectural designs and standards
• Contribute to documentation, technical guidelines, and operational handover
• Use AI‑assisted coding tools and agentic development workflows in daily engineering practice
• Drive AI‑assisted engineering adoption by establishing patterns, guardrails, and best practices
• Comfortable with AI agents as part of the engineering toolchain
• Awareness of responsible AI usage in enterprise engineering contexts

Your Profile

• Practical experience working with Microsoft Azure in engineering or operations roles
• Good understanding of cloud concepts, virtual networking, identity, and security
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Azure CLI)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and version‑controlled deployments
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub)
• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and operational best practices in cloud environments
• Willingness to learn and grow toward more complex cloud and platform responsibilities
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented, customer‑focused environment
• Fluency in German and English is a mandatory requirement

Qualifications

Nice to have

• Experience with container technologies (Docker, AKS, Redhat OpenShift)
• Basic knowledge of application or data architectures
• Exposure to security, governance, or compliance topics
• Experience with Data, AI, or automation services on Azure

What Sets You Apart

• Hands‑on mindset and passion for cloud technologies
• Structured and solution‑oriented working style
• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate
• Motivation to continuously learn and earn certifications

What We Offer At Avanade

• Work with the Microsoft Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row)
• Extensive learning opportunities, including paid training and certifications
• Collaboration with experienced cloud professionals in international teams
• Clear career paths toward Senior Cloud Engineer, Cloud Architect, or Platform Engineer
• Competitive compensation above the applicable IT collective agreement

Equity and Inclusion

We believe that inclusive and diverse teams can overcome any challenge. Your application is welcome regardless of your background, nationality, faith, disability, age, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender. We encourage you to be yourself. Diversity in all its forms is core to our culture.