Senior Azure Engineer – New Development & Operations

Engineering Search Firm Inc; Brasil; Híbrido; BRL 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A prominent technology recruitment agency is seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure Engineer to lead cloud application development and operations on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience with Azure services, oversee CI/CD pipeline implementation, and ensure security best practices. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to drive operational excellence and innovation in cloud solutions. This position supports remote and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, or DevOps roles.
• Proven experience with CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as Code in production environments.
• Strong expertise in Azure services like App Services, Azure Functions, and AKS.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications and services on Microsoft Azure.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Act as a technical lead and mentor for engineers and developers.

Conhecimentos

Microsoft Azure

CI/CD

Automation

Infrastructure as Code

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Cloud Networking

Security

Problem Solving

Ferramentas

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Remote, Hybrid

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure Engineer to lead and execute new application development and cloud operations on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep hands‑on expertise in Azure architecture, DevOps practices, and modern application development, with a strong focus on building scalable, secure, and reliable cloud‑native solutions. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader, collaborating closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Development

• Design, build, and maintain cloud‑native applications and services on Microsoft Azure
• Lead the architecture and implementation of new development initiatives using Azure PaaS and IaaS services
• Define best practices for Azure solution design, scalability, performance, and resiliency
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and architecture diagrams

DevOps & Operations

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure workloads for performance, reliability, and cost
• Establish and enforce operational standards including monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident response

Security & Governance

• Design and enforce Azure security best practices, including identity management, networking, and data protection
• Implement Azure governance controls such as Azure Policy, RBAC, and management groups
• Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and security requirements

Technical Leadership

• Act as a technical lead and mentor for engineers and developers
• Review designs, code, and configurations to ensure quality and alignment with standards
• Partner with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and modernization strategies
• Stay current with emerging Azure services and recommend adoption where appropriate

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, or DevOps roles
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure in production environments
• Strong expertise in Azure services such as App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, Application Gateway
• Proven experience with CI/CD, automation, and IaC
• Strong scripting and programming skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI, C#, Python, or similar)
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and distributed systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert)
• Experience with microservices, containers, and Kubernetes (AKS)
• Experience with cost optimization and FinOps practices
• Background in migrating or modernizing legacy systems to Azure

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence architecture decisions
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, agile environments