Cloud DevOps Engineer - Azure / Kubernetes

• Design, build, configure, test, and support cloud platforms, solutions, and integrations across Microsoft Azure, on-premises cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Configure and maintain Kubernetes clusters and develop deployment scripts for Docker containers.
• Integrate containerized applications with DevOps and CI/CD tools, including GitLab/GitHub.
• Support Container-as-a-Service (CaaS) environments and onboard applications by understanding interfaces, load balancing, database, and infrastructure requirements.
• Configure Kubernetes environments to support high availability, failover, scalability, and zero-downtime production workloads.
• Develop automation and infrastructure provisioning solutions using Python, PowerShell, Chef, Puppet, and related technologies.
• Work with logging, monitoring, and container registry tools to maintain reliable production environments.
• Develop prototypes, proof of concepts (POCs), and reference models for cloud and infrastructure solutions.
• Perform capacity management and provide proactive recommendations for infrastructure expansion and optimization.

Work with end users, IT teams, Security, and other stakeholders to define infrastructure requirements and implement secure, scalable solutions.

Support cloud/platform upgrades and troubleshoot production issues in collaboration with managed service providers.

Assist with project planning, schedules, progress tracking, status reporting, risks, and issue management.

Collaborate with business partners and regional IT teams to develop scalable and robust cloud solutions.

• 10+ Years experience required from overall IT.
• 5 to 6 years relevant experience required from Azure and Kubernetes/K8s
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes/K8s, including cluster configuration, administration, high availability, and failover.
• Strong experience with Docker and containerized application deployments.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools, preferably GitLab/GitHub.
• Strong scripting/automation experience using Python and/or PowerShell.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools such as Chef and/or Puppet.
• Experience with logging, monitoring, Docker/container registries, and production support.
• Understanding of load balancing, databases, inbound/outbound interfaces, scalability, and infrastructure provisioning.
• Experience developing POCs, prototypes, reference architectures/models, or cloud solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and continuously learn and apply new cloud technologies.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Azure

  Kubernetes

  Docker

  DevOps

  CI/CD

  GitLab

  GitHub

  Python

  PowerShell

  Chef

  Puppet

  Container Registry

  Cloud Infrastructure

  Infrastructure Automation

  Monitoring

  Logging

  Load Balancing

  High Availability

  Disaster Recovery/Failover