Azure Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Tech Mahindra; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Azure Subject Matter Expert to design, implement, govern, and operate Azure cloud services with a strong IaC and automation focus. The role requires leadership in cloud best practices, security standards, and scalable architecture patterns.

You will develop IaC using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates, manage landing zones, networking, monitoring, and DR strategies, and guide engineering teams in adopting DevOps practices for cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in infrastructure or cloud engineering.
• Minimum 3 years designing and supporting Microsoft Azure environments.
• Proven experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in Terraform and/or Bicep; Azure IAM; Azure VMs and Platform Services; Azure Monitor/Log Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure aligned with security standards.
• Develop and optimize IaC solutions using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates.
• Lead provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of Azure resources via automation and DevOps.
• Design and support Azure landing zones, governance, subscription management, and resource organization.
• Implement and manage Azure networking (VNets, VPNs, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Load Balancers, App Gateways, Private Endpoints).
• Configure and support Azure compute, storage, identity, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement cloud security controls and governance policies.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines to support infrastructure deployment and platform automation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Azure platform, networking, and infrastructure issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering and operations teams.

Skills

Terraform

Bicep

Azure IAM

Azure Compute

Azure Networking

PowerShell

CI/CD

Cloud Security

Automation

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

ARM templates

Job description

Tech Mahindra represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology experiences, enabling Enterprises, Associates, and the Society to Rise. It has 150,000+ professionals working for 1000+ Global Customers (including Fortune 500 companies) in 90 Countries. We’re part of the esteemed Mahindra group, headquartered in India. Under a new CEO, Tech Mahindra is committed to a transformative journey with 'Scale @ Speed' as our guiding principle.

Role Summary

The Azure Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for the design, implementation, governance, and operational management of Azure cloud services, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and cloud platform engineering. The role serves as the technical authority for Azure infrastructure and provides leadership in the adoption of cloud best practices, security standards, and scalable architecture patterns.

Principal Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure in alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates.
• Lead the provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of Azure resources through automation and DevOps practices.
• Design and support Azure landing zones, governance frameworks, subscription management, and resource organization strategies.
• Implement and manage Azure networking services, including Virtual Networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Load Balancers, Application Gateways, and Private Endpoints.
• Configure and support Azure compute, storage, identity, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement cloud security controls, compliance requirements, and governance policies.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines to support infrastructure deployment and platform automation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex Azure platform, networking, and infrastructure issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering and operations teams on cloud best practices and automation methodologies.
• Maintain technical standards, architecture documentation, operational procedures, and runbooks.
• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives across enterprise environments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud engineering, or platform administration.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure environments.
• Proven experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in enterprise environments.
• Strong expertise in:
• Terraform and/or Bicep
• Azure Identity and Access Management (Microsoft Entra ID)
• Azure Virtual Machines and Platform Services
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and cloud operations
• PowerShell and automation scripting
• Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and operational best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• HashiCorp Terraform Certification.
• Experience with Azure Landing Zones and Cloud Adoption Framework.
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and container platforms.

Core Competencies

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep)
• Cloud Governance & Compliance
• Platform Operations & Reliability
• Technical Leadership & Stakeholder Management