Azure Cloud Engineer

We are looking for a proactive Azure Cloud Engineer to join our Corporate IT team and support our Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS - G6 technology). You will design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud applications on Microsoft Azure, manage Kubernetes clusters, configure Nginx, and build robust CI/CD pipelines. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and working in a dynamic, international environment. What You'll Do

• Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for production workloads.
• Configure and maintain Nginx for load balancing, reverse proxy, and secure traffic.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting with Grafana or ELK stack.
• Apply cloud security best practices, including IAM, RBAC, network security, and SSL/TLS.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues to ensure uptime.
• Optimize cloud resources for performance and cost efficiency.
• Develop integration projects using Azure Functions., * Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and work model
• Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
• Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.

• Strong experience in Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Networking, Storage, IAM) and .NET.
• Proven Kubernetes administration and management skills.
• Advanced Nginx configuration and optimization.
• Experience with CI/CD tools: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools like Grafana or ELK.
• Scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Knowledge of cloud networking, firewalls, RBAC, SSL/TLS.

Nice to Have:

• Azure or Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD).
• Experience with Spring Boot / Java (J2EE, JBoss).
• Familiarity with Git repositories, API gateways, or service meshes (Istio, Linkerd).
• Awareness of DevSecOps, cloud cost optimization, and LIMS systems.

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals with over 145 years of service excellence.