Cloud Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer with a strong background in designing, deploying, and managing cloud resources on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), experience with Power Automate setup and licensing models, and a solid understanding of Azure AI services. This role requires at least 5 years of experience with Azure and the right Microsoft certifications. Role & Responsibilities: • Azure Resource Setup & Management. • Deploy and configure Azure resources including VMs, App Services, Storage, Networking, Databases, and AI/ML services. • Manage identity and access (Azure AD, Role-Based Access Control). • Ensure cost-optimized and secure deployments across environments (Dev, Test, Prod). • Infrastructure as Code (IaC). • Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure using Terraform. • Automate provisioning, scaling, and configuration management for cloud resources. • Contribute to version-controlled IaC repositories and enforce best practices. • Power Automate & Licensing. • Set up and manage Power Automate flows for process automation. • Provide guidance on different Power Automate licensing tiers and recommend the right plan for business needs. • Integrate Power Automate with Azure services and third-party applications.·          AI & Cloud Innovation • Deploy and manage Azure AI resources (Azure OpenAI, Document Intelligence, Cognitive Services, AI Search, Machine Learning). • Collaborate with Data Science teams to ensure smooth deployment and scaling of AI workloads. • Security, Compliance & Monitoring • Implement security best practices, private endpoints, and managed identities. • Monitor and troubleshoot Azure resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards. • Collaboration & Support • Partner with Data Science, DevOps, and Application Development teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. • Provide technical documentation, training, and support for internal teams. Qualifications:  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). • Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on Azure experience with proven track record of designing and deploying cloud solutions. Technical skills: • Strong expertise in Azure resource setup and management. • Proficiency in Terraform (or other IaC tools like Bicep, ARM templates). • Experience with Power Automate setup, licensing, and integration. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions). • Knowledge of networking, security, and governance in Azure. Certifications (preferred): • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102) Soft skills: • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work independently and lead cloud initiatives in cross-functional teams.