Platform Engineer: Cloud Services

D4C DENTAL BRANDS, INC.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

D4C DENTAL BRANDS, INC. is seeking a Platform Engineer to execute our Azure-centric cloud strategy. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and optimizing Azure environments while driving automation and cost efficiency. You will troubleshoot escalated issues and mentor the cloud team.

The ideal candidate has extensive Azure experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering cutting-edge cloud solutions within a health-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years hands-on experience as a Cloud Engineer with Azure expertise.
• Deep understanding of Azure IaaS, PaaS, and core services.
• Experience with automation/orchestration tools in the Azure ecosystem (Azure Automation, Terraform, PowerShell).
• Ability to analyze and optimize cloud costs.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking for troubleshooting complex cloud issues.

Responsibilities

• Azure Implementation and Support: Design, implement, and troubleshoot complex Azure environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Cloud Architecture Expertise: Contribute to development and enhancement of cloud architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Migration and Modernization: Participate in cloud migration projects with smooth transitions.
• Automation and Efficiency: Drive automation of cloud processes and deployments using Azure Automation, Terraform, PowerShell.
• Cloud Cost Optimization: Analyze spending patterns and implement cost-saving measures.
• Security Best Practices: Collaborate with security teams to enforce policies and controls.
• Operational Excellence: Develop and maintain monitoring, incident response, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to knowledge base and mentorship.

Skills

Cloud Engineer

Azure

Automation

Cost optimization

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Azure Automation

Terraform

PowerShell

Job description

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.

Description

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.
  • Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer, etc.).
  • Experience with cloud security concepts and tools.