Cloud Engineer (Azure) (5 to 8 years) - Latin America

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

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  Azure Cloud Architecture: Design, implement, and maintain cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
  
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and manage infrastructure using Terraform and other automation tools.
  
• Containerization & Orchestration: Deploy, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters and Docker containers for microservices-based applications.
  
• CI/CD Automation: Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery, ensuring efficient and automated deployments.
  
• Cloud Security & Compliance: Implement best practices for cloud security, identity management, and compliance in Azure environments.
  
• Monitoring & Optimization: Use tools like Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, and Log Analytics to track system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively.
  
• Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with DevOps, development, and security teams to streamline cloud infrastructure processes. Document best practices, architectures, and configurations.
  
• Cost Optimization: Analyze and optimize cloud usage to reduce costs while maintaining high performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

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  5-8 years of experience in Azure cloud engineering and infrastructure management.
  
• Expertise in Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, Azure Networking).
  
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.
  
• Proficiency in Kubernetes and Docker for containerized applications.
  
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or similar).
  
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and identity management in cloud environments.
  
• Knowledge of scripting/programming languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.
  
• Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and observability tools (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
  
• Experience with cloud cost optimization and governance in an enterprise environment.
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Certifications

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  Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
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  Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
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  HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Additional Considerations

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  Experience in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.
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  Exposure to FinOps and cost-optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure.
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  Contributions to open-source DevOps tools and repositories are a plus.
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  Experience in serverless architecture and automation-driven deployments.