Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture and Engineering:

- Design, build, and deploy solutions on Microsoft Azure, following industry best practices and enterprise standards.
- Develop standardized architectural blueprints and reusable design patterns for cloud deployments.
- Create detailed architecture diagrams and documentation for specific projects.
- Conduct periodic reviews of cloud architectures to ensure alignment with corporate and security standards.
- Define evaluation criteria and processes for cloud vendor selection.

Operations and Optimization:

- Maintain and support automation and productivity platforms based on Microsoft SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
- Monitor and optimize the performance, capacity, and cost efficiency of cloud services using Azure Cost Management and Billing tools.
- Implement and manage change processes to minimize service disruption and ensure operational stability.
- Continuously monitor cloud environments for performance issues, security risks, and incidents.
- Drive continuous improvement through performance tuning, automation, and process optimization.

Security, Compliance, and Recovery:

- Implement and manage secure access controls, including MFA, RBAC, and policy enforcement.
- Contribute to disaster recovery and cyber recovery strategies using Azure Site Recovery and backup policies.
- Ensure compliance with corporate security and architecture standards, collaborating closely with enterprise and solution architects.
- Conduct regular security assessments and apply patches and updates as needed.

Automation and Development:

- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
- Leverage scripting and programming languages (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, C#, .NET, JavaScript) to automate workflows and integrate APIs.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps,



GitHub, or Jenkins.

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:

- Support platform users and stakeholders by providing technical expertise and best practice guidance.
- Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance team capabilities in cloud operations.
- Coordinate with third-party providers for incident escalation and resolution.
- Participate in an on-call rotation for 24x7 emergency support.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud operations, engineering, or architecture (preferably in a manufacturing environment).
- Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure design, deployment, and operations.
- Solid proficiency in scripting and programming for automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python).
- Hands-on experience with IaC tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
- Knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Familiarity with Azure security architecture and Azure Site Recovery.
- Azure certification preferred – Azure Solutions Architect Associate or Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Associate.

Core Competencies:

- Cloud Platform Expertise: Demonstrates deep understanding of Azure infrastructure and service models.
- Automation: Identifies and automates repetitive tasks for efficiency and scalability.
- Problem Solving: Applies analytical and critical thinking to resolve technical challenges.
- Consulting Mindset: Gathers insights from diverse sources to guide business decisions.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of commitments and delivers high-quality results.
- Continuous Learning: Stays current with evolving cloud technologies and best practices.

Other Requirements:

- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Willingness to travel internationally (Netherlands, Sweden, China, US) as needed.

📌 Cloud Platform Operations Engineer (Mumbai)
🏢 Nouryon
📍 Mumbai