Senior Azure Cloud Engineer | Hyderabad

DigitalXNode; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DigitalXNode in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, secure, and optimize enterprise cloud infrastructure on the Microsoft Azure platform. You will collaborate with architects, DevOps, software teams, security professionals, and business stakeholders to build scalable and compliant cloud environments.

The role encompasses cloud migrations, IaC automation, performance tuning, and governance across large Azure estates, leveraging AKS, Azure AD, and

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, securing and optimizing Azure infrastructure.
• Proficient in IaC and CI/CD for cloud deployments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, governance, and enterprise modernization.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure services.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives from on-premises to Azure.
• Configure security baselines, IAM with Azure AD, and governance policies.
• Develop reusable deployment templates and automation scripts; implement CI/CD pipelines for cloud infra.

Skills

Azure Cloud Services

Azure Virtual Machines

AKS

Azure Virtual Network

Azure Storage

Azure Active Directory

Azure Monitor

Cloud-Native Architecture

High Availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

MCA / MTech preferred

Certifications in Azure/Cloud computing beneficial

Tools

Terraform

ARM Templates

Bicep

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Job description

• Standardize infrastructure deployment processes across environments.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, secure, and optimize enterprise cloud infrastructure on the Microsoft Azure platform. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure cloud services, cloud-native architecture, infrastructure automation, DevOps practices, cloud security, and enterprise cloud modernization.

In this role, you will work closely with architects, DevOps engineers, software developers, security teams, and business stakeholders to build highly available, scalable, and secure cloud environments. You will lead cloud migration initiatives, automate infrastructure deployments, optimize cloud performance, and implement governance and security best practices across enterprise Azure environments.

This opportunity offers hands-on experience with modern Azure technologies, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes, cloud security, AI-powered cloud operations, and large-scale digital transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

Azure Cloud Infrastructure

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure services.
• Build highly available, secure, and scalable cloud environments for business-critical applications.
• Configure and manage Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, Load Balancers, and Azure App Services.
• Implement Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for containerized application deployments.
• Continuously optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Cloud Migration & Modernization

• Lead cloud migration and application modernization initiatives from on-premises environments to Azure.
• Assess existing infrastructure and develop cloud migration strategies.
• Support cloud-native application architecture and modernization projects.
• Optimize workloads using Azure-native services and best practices.
• Ensure minimal downtime during migration and deployment activities.

Infrastructure Automation

• Automate cloud provisioning and infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Develop reusable deployment templates and automation scripts.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for cloud infrastructure and application delivery.
• Standardize infrastructure deployment processes across environments.
• Improve operational efficiency through automation and self-service capabilities.

Cloud Security & Governance

• Implement Azure security best practices to protect enterprise cloud environments.
• Configure identity and access management using Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
• Apply governance policies, resource tagging, compliance controls, and security baselines.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Support disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity strategies.

Monitoring & Performance Optimization

• Configure monitoring, logging, alerting, and diagnostics for Azure resources.
• Analyze cloud performance metrics and optimize infrastructure utilization.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and application issues.
• Implement proactive monitoring and incident response processes.
• Continuously improve operational reliability and cloud performance.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with DevOps, Development, Security, and Infrastructure teams to deliver cloud solutions.
• Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions.
• Mentor junior cloud engineers and share technical best practices.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and cloud standards.
• Stay current with emerging Azure services, cloud technologies, and industry best practices.

Required Skills

Microsoft Azure

• Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
• Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)
• Azure App Services
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure Virtual Network (VNet)
• Azure Storage
• Azure Load Balancer
• Azure DNS
• Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
• Azure Monitor
• Azure Backup
• Azure Site Recovery

Cloud Architecture

• Cloud-Native Architecture
• High Availability
• Scalability
• Disaster Recovery
• Business Continuity
• Cloud Migration
• Infrastructure Modernization
• Enterprise Cloud Solutions

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Terraform
• Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates
• Bicep
• PowerShell
• Azure CLI

DevOps & Automation

• Azure DevOps
• Git
• GitHub
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Jenkins
• YAML Pipelines

Cloud Security

• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Azure AD
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Azure Key Vault
• Network Security Groups (NSGs)
• Azure Firewall
• Microsoft Sentinel

Monitoring & Logging

• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics
• Application Insights
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Prometheus (Preferred)
• Grafana (Preferred)

Operating Systems & Scripting

• Windows Server
• Linux Administration
• PowerShell
• Bash
• Python (Preferred)

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cloud projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with leadership capabilities.

Technologies & Tools

Cloud Platform

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Portal
• Azure CLI
• Azure Resource Manager (ARM)

Infrastructure Automation

• Terraform
• Bicep
• ARM Templates
• PowerShell
• Azure DevOps

Containers

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Monitoring

• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics
• Application Insights
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Grafana
• Prometheus

Security

• Azure AD
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Azure Key Vault
• RBAC
• Azure Firewall

Development & DevOps

• Git
• GitHub
• Jenkins
• YAML Pipelines

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Electronics, or a related field.
• B.Tech / BE / BCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science or IT) preferred.
• MCA, M.Tech, M.Sc. (Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Information Technology), or equivalent qualifications are preferred.