Lead Azure Cloud Engineer

NorthBay Solutions LLC; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthBay Solutions LLC is seeking a Lead Azure Cloud Engineer to oversee and enhance cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. This role requires 10+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, strong expertise in Azure cloud services, and a solid understanding of DevOps practices.

The ideal candidate will manage Azure environments, implement Infrastructure as Code solutions, and drive CI/CD processes for various applications. If you are a problem-solver with excellent communication skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Islamabad.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
• Proven experience managing Azure accounts and subscriptions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Azure cloud environments and services.
• Design and implement secure and scalable Azure infrastructure.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.

Skills

Microsoft Azure cloud platform

Cloud Engineering

DevOps practices

Infrastructure automation

CI/CD implementation

Cloud security

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Position: Lead Azure Cloud Engineer

Location: Pakistan

Experience Required: 10+ Years

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Lead Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure cloud services, DevOps practices, infrastructure automation, CI/CD implementation, and cloud security.

The candidate should be capable of managing Azure environments independently, provisioning infrastructure, implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and supporting application delivery across .NET, ReactJS, and Python-based applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Azure cloud environments, subscriptions, resources, and services.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable Azure infrastructure.
• Perform infrastructure provisioning manually as well as through automation tools.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform or Azure-native technologies.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for .NET, ReactJS, and Python applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline application deployments and improve delivery processes.
• Implement DevOps best practices, including automation, monitoring, deployment strategies, and operational improvements.
• Implement strong cloud security practices, including identity management, access control, network security, compliance, and security monitoring.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure, deployment, and performance-related issues.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on Azure architecture and cloud engineering practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering / DevOps / Infrastructure roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
• Proven experience managing Azure accounts, subscriptions, and cloud resources.
• Strong DevOps experience with Azure environments.
• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
• Strong knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting deployments for .NET, ReactJS, and Python applications.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, monitoring, and cloud architecture principles.
• Experience implementing security controls and best practices in Azure infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) are a plus.
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker/Kubernetes is beneficial.
• Experience with cloud governance, cost optimization, and enterprise-scale Azure environments.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead cloud engineering initiatives.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to design solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.