Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of 5+ years of experience. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Microsoft Azure certification (e.g. AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent) is required.
• Proven experience with Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure at scale.Strong understanding of Azure networking: VNets, subnets, NSGs, private DNS, and firewall configurations.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services: AKS, ADF, Managed SQL, VMs, and Batch Accounts.
• Solid software engineering fundamentals: version control (Git), scripting (PowerShell/Bash/Python), and code review practices.
• Experience implementing cloud security controls, including identity management and RBAC.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Strong architectural and systems design capability with an infrastructure-as-code mindset.
• Ownership mindset with accountability for reliability, security, and performance outcomes.
• Commitment to automation, documentation, and operational excellence.
• Ability to balance technical rigor with delivery timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively across engineering and business functions.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in validated or regulated environments (e.g. GxP, ISO, SOC 2).
• Background in the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare sectors.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and modern data platform architectures.
• Knowledge of DevOps and GitOps workflows, including Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Experience with cloud cost optimization strategies and governance frameworks.
• Equal Opportunity
• We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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