Cloud Engineer – Azure

Kolkata,West Bengal

Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, and networking components.
• Deploy and configure Azure services such as Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, App Services, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Perform regular maintenance, patch management, and security hardening of cloud resources.
• Monitor system health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Respond to incidents during the night shift, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure SLAs are met.
• Manage identity and access through Azure AD, ensuring compliance with MFA and

RBAC policies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for automation, performance optimization, and cost efficiency.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and operational runbooks.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
• Hands-on experience with Azure CLI, PowerShell scripting, and Terraform.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and container technologies (AKS/Docker).
• Proficiency in monitoring, alerting, and cost optimization within Azure environments.
• Familiarity with security controls, backup & disaster recovery configurations.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Essential for 24/7 operations, customer service, or managing different time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• Experience supporting global operations or enterprise cloud environments.
• Exposure to multi-cloud tools or hybrid cloud integration is a plus.