Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Neighborly Software

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team as the Subject Matter Expert for architecture, design, implementation, and support of our cloud infrastructure. In this pivotal leadership role, you will develop next-generation technology solutions that ensure reliable access to our SaaS web applications and API services. You will be responsible for leading the design and optimization of all aspects of our cloud infrastructure, balancing technical expertise with strategic thinking to drive best practices in design, implementation, security, performance, and cost efficiency. This role requires a balance of experience with designing Azure infrastructure solutions along with hands-on implementation and operational support.

Requirements

3 plus years of recent extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services
10 plus years of cloud infrastructure design/operating experience
Experience with both designing Azure infrastructure solutions and hands-on implementation and operational support
Proven experience with infrastructure as code solutions
Strong knowledge of cloud networking, security principles, and best practices
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) for automation
Experience implementing monitoring solutions (AppInsights, Azure Monitor, 3rd-party)
Knowledge of system design for highly available cloud services
Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Certifications for Microsoft Azure
Experience designing Azure solutions using cloud-native PaaS approaches.
Experience working with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, App Insights, etc.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain cloud strategy aligned with business goals and objectives
Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure
Establish and enforce cloud best practices, standards, and frameworks building on cloud native technologies.
Evaluate emerging Azure technologies and services to keep our organization at the forefront of innovation
Collaborate with business stakeholders, Ops teams, and security teams to align infrastructure strategies with business goals
Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Bicep, PowerShell, and Azure-specific tools
Create and maintain environments from development to production
Implement cloud infrastructure components including VNET, App Services, Function Apps, APIM, & Traffic Manager
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps
Automate routine tasks using PowerShell and Python scripting
Implement zero-trust security models with least-privilege access, encryption, and threat protection
Ensure compliance with security and governance policies
Guide compliance efforts with industry standards (SOC 2, NIST)
Optimize cloud performance, availability, and reliability using Microsoft and 3rd Party Tools
Implement cost control mechanisms including reserved instances, savings plans, and auto-scaling
Drive cloud financial governance (FinOps) through usage analysis and budget management
Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization
Provide operational support and Priority 1 escalation
Troubleshoot web-based SaaS platforms using cloud services
Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture and procedures
Support and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits – Enjoy Medical, Dental, Vision, and Company-Paid Life Insurance
401K Contributions – We invest in your future, with a generous match
Exceptional Perks – Paid Parental Leave, Employee Recognition Programs, and more!
Generous Time Off – PTO, Paid Holidays, and Charity Hours to support volunteer opportunities
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance