Cloud Engineer (Azure)

About the Company
We are seeking an experienced Azure Architect to design, implement, and govern secure, scalable, and highly available Microsoft Azure cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will lead cloud architecture initiatives, drive cloud migration strategies, establish governance, and provide technical leadership across infrastructure, security, networking, DevOps, and application modernization.
About the Role
The Azure Architect will be responsible for designing end-to-end Azure cloud architectures for enterprise applications and leading cloud migration and modernization initiatives from on-premises to Azure.
Responsibilities
Design end-to-end Azure cloud architectures for enterprise applications.Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives from on-premises to Azure.Design secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized Azure environments.Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).Architect Azure networking solutions including VNets, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Load Balancer, and Application Gateway.Define Azure governance using Management Groups, Policies, Blueprints, and RBAC.Design high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies.Implement identity and security using Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, and Key Vault.Build CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.Architect container and serverless solutions using AKS, Azure Functions, and Azure Container Apps.Optimize Azure environments for performance, security, and cost (FinOps).Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical leadership to engineering teams.Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into cloud solutions.

Qualifications
5-8 years of overall IT experience, including hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure, cloud services, and enterprise IT environments.Fluency in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, is required.
Required Skills
Strong expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.Hands-on experience with: Azure Virtual MachinesAzure StorageAzure Virtual NetworkAzure Load BalancerAzure Application GatewayAzure FirewallAzure MonitorAzure BackupAzure Site RecoveryAzure Key VaultExperience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, IAM, and security best practices.Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines.Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python.Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-region deployments.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Preferred Skills
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)AZ-104: Azure Administrator AssociateAZ-400: DevOps Engineer ExpertAZ-500: Azure Security Engineer AssociateAZ-700: Azure Network Engineer Associate
Pay range and compensation package
Compensation will be offered in line with current market standards and will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Aptimized is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.