Cloud Engineer - Azure & AI Platforms

Proven experience working in cloud engineering, cloud operations, platform engineering or infrastructure engineering roles.

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and modern cloud operating environments.

Experience deploying, managing and supporting cloud infrastructure, networking, identity and security services.

Strong automation mindset with experience using Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation practices.

Experience with scripting or programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, C#, JavaScript or similar.

Understanding of CI/CD practices, DevOps methodologies and cloud-native ways of working.

Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues across cloud environments.

Strong understanding of cloud security, governance and operational best practices.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, technical teams and stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience working within managed services, consulting or customer-facing technology environments.

Foundational knowledge of AI services and modern AI concepts.

Understanding of enterprise AI technologies such as Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search or equivalent platforms.

Awareness of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), large language models and AI-driven automation concepts.

Understanding of responsible AI principles, security and governance considerations.

Interest in developing deeper expertise in AI platform engineering, agentic workflows and AI-enabled cloud services.

Experience with Terraform, Bicep or other Infrastructure as Code platforms.

Experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions or modern DevOps toolchains.

Experience supporting Azure landing zones, platform engineering initiatives or cloud governance frameworks.

Exposure to Kubernetes, container platforms or cloud-native technologies.

Experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search or similar AI services.

Microsoft Azure certifications or equivalent cloud certifications.

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.