We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to design, build, deploy, and operate Azure-hosted applications and services, with a strong focus on Azure Web Apps, Azure Container Apps, and cloud-native backend systems.
This role is Azure-first. The primary responsibility is owning Azure infrastructure, application hosting, identity, security, and deployment pipelines, while also contributing to full-stack application development. Experience with AI-powered features is a plus, but cloud engineering and Azure operations are the core of this role.
You will act as a hands-on technical owner for Azure systems, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability in production.
Key Responsibilities
Azure Cloud & Application Hosting (Primary)
- Design, deploy, and operate applications using Azure Web Apps and Azure Container Apps
- Build and maintain backend services using Azure Functions, Durable Functions, and Logic Apps
- Design data storage and access patterns using Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL (if applicable)
- Manage Azure App Service plans, container environments, scaling, networking, and cost optimization
- Implement identity, authentication, and authorization using Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Secure secrets and configuration using Azure Key Vault
DevOps, CI/CD & Operations
- Containerize applications using Docker
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions for Azure deployments
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting across applications and services
- Ensure production readiness: performance, reliability, rollback strategies, and environment isolation
Full-Stack Development (Supporting)
- Build and maintain backend APIs using Node.js / TypeScript and Python
- Develop internal dashboards and web applications using React / Next.js
- Integrate frontend and backend systems securely within Azure-hosted environments
AI & Intelligent Features (Secondary)
- Support and integrate AI-powered features (e.g., search, summarization, chat) within Azure-hosted apps
- Work with Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Search as needed
- Collaborate on AI pipelines, but not responsible for research or model design
Core Skills & ExperienceAzure Cloud Engineering (Required)
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Azure Web Apps and Azure Container Apps
- Azure Functions, Durable Functions, Logic Apps
- Azure App Service, API Management
- Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Azure Key Vault
- Solid understanding of:
- Azure networking, scaling, and environment design
- Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, and secure access patterns
- Operating production workloads in Azure
DevOps & Engineering Practices
- Docker-based application development
- CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
- Monitoring, logging, and production troubleshooting experience
Full-Stack Development
- 5+ years experience with Node.js / TypeScript and Python
- Frontend development with React and Next.js
- Experience building internal tools and dashboards
AI (Nice to Have, Not Primary)
- Exposure to Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, or RAG-style systems
- Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cloud Code, VS Code AI tools)
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
- Azure Web Apps / Container Apps in production: Strongly Required
- Full-Stack Development (React / Next.js): 5+ years (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Rs200,000.00 - Rs400,000.00 per month
Experience:
- Azure Web Apps / Container Apps in production: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person