Azure Cloud Engineer

3209 Avanade Deutschland GmbH Company; Kronberg im Taunus; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and certifications

Global alliance partner engagement

International teamwork opportunities

Job summary

Avanade Deutschland GmbH is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and operate modern Azure-based solutions. You will work hands-on to help customers build secure, scalable environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a customer-focused setting.

Responsibilities include implementing Azure solutions, defining landing zones, IaC provisioning, and building DevOps pipelines. Fluent German and English are required, with opportunities for training and certifications

Qualifications

• 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 (PowerShell, Azure CLI).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and version-controlled deployments.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub).
• Fluency in German and English are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Implement and operate Azure cloud solutions across compute, networking, storage, and platform services.
• Support the setup and evolution of Azure landing zones and cloud foundations.
• Provision and configure Azure resources using IaC (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, RBAC, 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.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Cloud concepts

Automation scripting

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD

Monitoring & logging

German & English

Team collaboration

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

Overview

Avanade is a global leader in digital and cloud services, business solutions, and design-led applications. We are the world’s largest Microsoft-focused consulting company, collaborating with Microsoft and Accenture. This role is for an Azure Cloud Engineer who will design, implement, and operate modern cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, working hands-on with cloud platforms and services to help customers build secure, scalable, and reliable environments.

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, RBAC, 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.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• 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 are mandatory.

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.

Grow Your Career with Us

• 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.
• Learn more about some of our benefits here.

Diversity and Culture

At Avanade, we value diversity in all its forms as a core part of our culture. We are committed to your growth, well-being, and success. We strive to create an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self and contribute to innovative solutions for clients.