Senior Azure Platform Engineer

xebiacee; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

xebiacee is seeking a senior platform engineer to design, build, and operate secure, scalable Azure infrastructure for enterprise clients. You will lead with Terraform, implement governance and security, and drive AI-assisted automation while mentoring teams.

A strong background in Azure networking and CI/CD is essential, with excellent communication in an Agile environment. You will work remotely with clients and teams, shaping scalable platform capabilities and reusable templates, fostering

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cloud infrastructure and scale Azure delivery.
• Experience applying the Azure Well-Architected Framework across security, reliability, cost, operations, and performance.
• Strong Terraform experience; ARM/Bicep familiarity welcome.
• Experience with CI/CD, GitOps, scripting in Python or PowerShell, and observability tooling.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate Azure platform capabilities using IaC (Terraform), including module design and state management.
• Lead Azure networking work covering connectivity, routing, segmentation, and hybrid cloud scenarios.
• Implement governance, security policies, and platform guardrails aligned with the Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• Build and maintain CI/CD and GitOps pipelines for infrastructure delivery.
• Develop automation and observability tooling using Azure-native services plus Python or PowerShell scripting.
• Create reusable templates and self-service capabilities that improve the developer experience.
• Apply generative AI to diagnostics, automation, and operational troubleshooting.
• Mentor engineers and champion platform engineering practices across teams.

Skills

Azure platform engineering

Terraform

Azure networking

CI/CD / GitOps

Python / PowerShell

AI tooling

Communication

Agile

Tools

ARM/Bicep

Observability tooling

Job description

Role overview

A senior platform engineering position focused on designing, building, and operating secure, scalable Azure infrastructure for enterprise clients. The role combines deep technical delivery with leadership, mentoring, and the practical application of AI-assisted approaches to platform development and operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate Azure platform capabilities using Infrastructure as Code, primarily Terraform, including module design and state management
• Lead Azure networking work covering connectivity, routing, segmentation, and hybrid cloud scenarios
• Implement governance, security policies, and platform guardrails aligned with the Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Build and maintain CI/CD and GitOps pipelines for infrastructure delivery
• Develop automation and observability tooling using Azure-native services plus Python or PowerShell scripting
• Create reusable templates and self-service capabilities that improve the developer experience
• Apply generative AI to diagnostics, automation, and operational troubleshooting
• Mentor engineers and champion platform engineering practices across teams

Requirements

• 7+ years in cloud infrastructure, networking, and platform engineering with production-scale Azure delivery
• Demonstrated use of the Azure Well-Architected Framework across security, reliability, cost, operations, and performance pillars
• Deep Terraform experience; familiarity with ARM or Bicep is welcome
• Strong background in Azure networking, identity, governance, and security controls
• Experience with infrastructure CI/CD, GitOps, scripting in Python or PowerShell, and observability tooling
• Track record building developer-facing platforms, templates, or onboarding flows
• Practical use of generative AI tools for infrastructure or automation tasks
• Strong communication, ownership mindset, and comfort working in ambiguous, Agile environments
• Working English at B2 level or above

Nice to have

• Structured use of generative AI within the SDLC, including prompt patterns, workflows, or embedded tool integrations
• Interest in agent-based workflows, AI-augmented development, and emerging automation patterns

Benefits and work setup

• Remote work based in the European Union; a valid EU work permit is required
• Multi-stage recruitment process including technical and client interviews