Platform Engineer: Cloud Services

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY is seeking a Platform Engineer to lead our Azure-centric cloud initiatives. You will execute complex deployments, resolve escalated issues, optimize operations, and drive automation across environments.

This role requires hands-on expertise and proactive problem solving to enable scalable cloud services. Responsibilities include designing and supporting Azure IaaS and PaaS, migrating workloads, reducing costs, enforcing security, and maintaining robust operational

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years as a Cloud Engineer with Microsoft Azure experience.
• Deep understanding of Azure IaaS, PaaS, and core services.
• Experience with automation/orchestration tools within the Azure ecosystem (e.g., Azure Automation, Terraform, PowerShell).
• Ability to analyze and optimize cloud costs.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with cloud security concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex Azure environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Serve as escalation point for the Cloud Services team, resolving challenging technical issues.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of our cloud architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Participate in cloud migration projects to optimize workloads.
• Drive automation of cloud processes and deployments using tools like Azure Automation, Terraform, PowerShell.
• Analyze cloud spending patterns and implement cost-saving measures.
• Collaborate with security teams to enforce cloud security policies.
• Develop and maintain operational processes, including monitoring, alerting, incident response, and disaster recovery procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Cloud Engineering

Automation & Orchestration

Cost Optimization

Security Best Practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure Automation

Terraform

PowerShell

Job description

• Location 2970 Brandywine Road,Suite 200,Atlanta, GA, 30341,United States

Job Summary

The Platform Engineer is a highly skilled cloud expert who plays a vital role in the execution of our Azure-centric cloud strategy. You'll tackle complex cloud deployments, resolve escalated issues, optimize cloud operations, and champion automation initiatives. This role requires in-depth technical proficiency, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering cutting-edge cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Azure Implementation and Support: Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex Azure environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). Serve as an escalation point for the Cloud Services team, resolving challenging technical issues.
• Cloud Architecture Expertise: Contribute to the development and enhancement of our cloud architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with business needs.
• Migration and Modernization: Participate in cloud migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions and leveraging cloud-native technologies to optimize migrated workloads.
• Automation and Efficiency: Drive initiatives to automate cloud processes and deployments using tools like Azure Automation, Terraform, PowerShell, or other relevant technologies.
• Cloud Cost Optimization: Analyze cloud spending patterns, identify and implement cost-saving measures, and ensure cost-effective use of Azure services.
• Security Best Practices: Collaborate with security teams to enforce cloud security policies, implement security controls, and proactively address potential vulnerabilities.
• Operational Excellence: Develop and maintain operational processes, including monitoring, alerting, incident response, and disaster recovery procedures for our cloud environment.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to knowledge base development, best practice documentation, and mentorship of other cloud team members.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Cloud Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure.
• Deep understanding of Azure IaaS (VMs, Networking, Storage), PaaS (App Services, Azure Functions, etc.), and other core Azure services.
• Experience with automation and orchestration tools within the Azure ecosystem (e.g., Azure Automation, Terraform, PowerShell).
• Ability to analyze and optimize cloud costs.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills for troubleshooting complex cloud issues.
• Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with cloud security concepts and tools.