Associate Cloud Platform Engineer - Azure & Kubernetes
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated Associate Cloud Platform Engineer to support the design, deployment, and operation of Azure-native infrastructure powering InvoiceCloud’s enterprise SaaS platform. In this role, you will contribute to the maintenance and improvement of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and supporting services, assist with infrastructure as code (IaC) implementations using Terraform, and support Azure networking and security configurations under the guidance of senior engineers. You will collaborate closely with application teams running Windows/IIS and .NET workloads, assist with CI/CD pipeline enhancements, and help maintain monitoring and alerting systems using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. As part of the on-call rotation, you will participate in incident response and post-incident reviews, developing the skills necessary to independently manage production systems over time. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to deepen expertise in Azure cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, automation, and platform reliability within a high-availability SaaS environment.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or related technical roles.
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure fundamentals and core services.
- Foundational understanding of Azure (compute, networking, storage, identity)
- Basic knowledge of Kubernetes concepts (pods, deployments, services, ingress).
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).
- Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and version control (Git).
- Exposure to monitoring/logging concepts; Azure Monitor familiarity preferred.
- Basic familiarity with Windows Server and IIS environments preferred.
- Exposure to .NET applications is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support reliable AKS platforms and Azure infrastructure that meet defined availability, performance, and security objectives.
- Execute infrastructure changes via CI/CD pipelines with proper peer review and testing.
- Contribute to incident resolution efforts and document findings to support continuous improvement.
- Maintain and enhance Terraform modules and infrastructure configurations under established patterns and standards.
- Take responsibility for assigned services, ensuring configurations are secure, documented, and monitored.
- Proactively identify improvement opportunities and escalate risks appropriately.
- Contribute to reusable, secure-by-default Terraform modules and automation scripts.
- Assist in automating operational tasks such as scaling, patching, and routine maintenance.
- Help refine observability dashboards and alerts to reduce noise and improve signal quality.
- Stay current with Azure and Kubernetes capabilities and suggest practical improvements.
- Leverage AI-assisted tooling to draft runbooks, summarize incident findings, and accelerate troubleshooting workflows.
- Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot projects under senior guidance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), wellbeing days, paid holidays, and summer Fridays
- Mental health resources
- Paid parental leave & Backup Care
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
