Senior Azure Platform Engineer

NTT America, Inc.; City of Rome (NY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Sponsored certifications

Private health insurance

Job summary

NTT DATA Romania is seeking a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure for data and analytics environments. You will implement IaC with Terraform and ARM templates, automate CI/CD with PowerShell/YAML, and manage Azure IaaS/PaaS services, networking, and security.

You will collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions, with opportunities for remote or hybrid work and ongoing certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Informatics or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years DevOps Engineer experience.
• Strong Terraform, YAML and PowerShell scripting.
• Proficient with Azure IaaS and PaaS.
• Familiarity with Windows Server administration.
• Understanding of Azure Policies and redundancy concepts.
• Experience with Azure networking and API Management.
• Knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and Azure Entra ID.
• Basic SQL proficiency.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with Scrum and Agile in DevOps.
• Azure/DevOps certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure as Code: Use Terraform and ARM templates to automate deployment and management of cloud infra.
• Scripting and Automation: Create scripts in PowerShell and YAML for CI/CD and automation.
• Azure Skills: Manage Azure IaaS and PaaS services for performance and cost.
• Networking: Configure Azure networking, Application Gateways, and Firewalls.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Visualize and monitor infra performance using Azure tools.
• Identity Management: Implement OAuth2/OpenID Connect with Azure Entra ID.
• Policy Management: Enforce Azure Policies for governance.
• Scaling and Redundancy: Design scalable, geo-redundant solutions for high availability.
• Database Management: Basic SQL for app DBs.
• Collaboration: Work with dev and ops for DevOps best practices.
• OnCall availability (if needed).

Skills

Terraform

YAML

PowerShell scripting

Azure IaaS/PaaS

Windows Server administration

Azure Policies

Azure networking

OAuth2/OpenID Connect

Azure Entra ID

SQL

CI/CD tooling

Docker

Kubernetes

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Informatics or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Who we are

We are a distributed group of DevOps and Cloud engineers within NTT DATA Romania, the team that transforms complexity into reliability, automation, and scalable platforms. Known as the DevOps Competence Center, we support teams across all business units by delivering end‑to‑end expertise in CI/CD, Cloud‑native engineering, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes platforms, and observability. Our experience spans industries such as Automotive, Telecom, Finance, e‑Commerce, Public Sector, and large enterprise SaaS products. Focused on Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS, Azure, GCP, and Terraform‑based automation, we design reference architectures, standardize delivery models, and enable microservices‑driven environments for our strategic clients.

Our client is a world‑leading reinsurance and risk management company, delivering comprehensive solutions across insurance, underwriting, and data‑driven risk assessment. With a strong focus on innovation and long‑term stability, they support clients in addressing complex risks and driving sustainable value in an ever‑changing global landscape. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Platform Engineer, to elevate our data and analytics environments. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, deploying, and managing robust infrastructure solutions that leverage cloud technologies and big data frameworks, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.

What you’ll be doing

• Infrastructure as Code: Utilize Terraform and ARM templates to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure
• Scripting and Automation: Develop scripts in PowerShell and YAML for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and other automation tasks
• Azure Skills: Implement and manage Azure IaaS and PaaS services, ensuring optimal performance and cost management
• Networking: Configure and manage Azure networking components, including Application Gateways and Azure Firewalls, to ensure secure and efficient traffic flow
• Monitoring and Optimization: Visualize and monitor infrastructure performance and efficiency, leveraging native Azure tools and third‑party solutions
• Identity Management: Implement OAuth2 and OpenID Connect for secure authentication, utilizing Azure Entra ID as the identity provider
• Policy Management: Enforce and manage Azure Policies to ensure compliance and governance of cloud resources
• Scaling and Redundancy: Design and implement scalable solutions with redundancy features, such as geo‑redundancy, to ensure high availability
• Database Management: Apply basic SQL knowledge for managing and querying databases as part of application deployments and operational support
• Collaboration: Work with development and operations teams to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in DevOps practices
• OnCall availability (if needed)

What you’ll bring along

• Bachelor’s degree in Informatics/ or similar field of study/or equivalent working experience is required
• Minimum 5 years demonstrable experience in a DevOps Engineer role
• Strong experience with Terraform, YAML, and PowerShell scripting
• Proficient with Azure infrastructure components (IaaS and PaaS)
• Familiarity with distributed systems and administration of Windows Servers
• Understanding of Azure Policies and redundancy scaling concepts
• Experience with Azure networking components and API Management
• Knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect protocols, and Azure Entra Identity Provider
• Basic proficiency in SQL
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies including Scrum and Agile practices for software development
• Certifications related to Azure and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English

What’s in it for you

• New beginnings can be a challenge. We promise a smooth integration and a supportive mentor
• Pick your working style: choose from Remote, Hybrid or Office work opportunities
• Early bird or night owl? Our projects have different working hours to suit your needs
• Nobody is born an expert. Sharpen your tech skills with our sponsored certifications, trainings and top e-learning platforms
• We want you to stay healthy! Enjoy our Private Health Insurance – it’s custom‑made for you
• A clear mind is a healthy mind. Attend individual coaching sessions or go one step further by joining our accredited Coaching School
• Make the most of our epic parties or themed events – they’re lovingly designed for our people and their families

NTT DATA Romania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants regardless to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

Make this the place you grow

Your unique talent is what matters. NTT DATA Romania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants regardless to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic.