Azure Software Engineer

Xyant Technology, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Xyant Technology is seeking an Azure Software Engineer with expertise in Azure and Kubernetes. This role focuses on designing, building, and supporting cloud platforms and solutions across Microsoft Azure, on-premises, and hybrid environments. The engineer will be responsible for configuring and maintaining Kubernetes clusters, developing deployment scripts for Docker containers, and integrating applications with DevOps and CI/CD tools. The position also involves supporting Container-as-a-Service (CaaS) environments, ensuring high availability and scalability of Kubernetes environments, and developing automation solutions using various scripting and configuration management tools. The role requires working with logging, monitoring, and registry tools, developing prototypes, performing capacity management, and collaborating with various stakeholders to define and implement infrastructure requirements. Support for cloud/platform upgrades and troubleshooting production issues are also key responsibilities, along with assisting in project planning and reporting.

Requirements

10+ Years experience required from overall IT.
5 to 6 years relevant experience required from Azure and Kubernetes/K8s
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud infrastructure.
Strong experience with Kubernetes/K8s, including cluster configuration, administration, high availability, and failover.
Strong experience with Docker and containerized application deployments.
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools, preferably GitLab/GitHub.
Strong scripting/automation experience using Python and/or PowerShell.
Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools such as Chef and/or Puppet.
Experience with logging, monitoring, Docker/container registries, and production support.
Understanding of load balancing, databases, inbound/outbound interfaces, scalability, and infrastructure provisioning.
Experience developing POCs, prototypes, reference architectures/models, or cloud solutions.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and continuously learn and apply new cloud technologies.

Nice To Haves

Azure
Kubernetes
Docker
DevOps
CI/CD
GitLab
GitHub
Python
PowerShell
Chef
Puppet
Container Registry
Cloud Infrastructure
Infrastructure Automation
Monitoring
Logging
Load Balancing
High Availability
Disaster Recovery/Failover

Responsibilities

Design, build, configure, test, and support cloud platforms, solutions, and integrations across Microsoft Azure, on-premises cloud, and hybrid environments.
Configure and maintain Kubernetes clusters and develop deployment scripts for Docker containers.
Integrate containerized applications with DevOps and CI/CD tools, including GitLab/GitHub.
Support Container-as-a-Service (CaaS) environments and onboard applications by understanding interfaces, load balancing, database, and infrastructure requirements.
Configure Kubernetes environments to support high availability, failover, scalability, and zero-downtime production workloads.
Develop automation and infrastructure provisioning solutions using Python, PowerShell, Chef, Puppet, and related technologies.
Work with logging, monitoring, and container registry tools to maintain reliable production environments.
Develop prototypes, proof of concepts (POCs), and reference models for cloud and infrastructure solutions.
Perform capacity management and provide proactive recommendations for infrastructure expansion and optimization.
Work with end users, IT teams, Security, and other stakeholders to define infrastructure requirements and implement secure, scalable solutions.
Support cloud/platform upgrades and troubleshoot production issues in collaboration with managed service providers.
Assist with project planning, schedules, progress tracking, status reporting, risks, and issue management.
Collaborate with business partners and regional IT teams to develop scalable and robust cloud solutions.