Senior Cloud Engineer – Azure DevOps

Architecture in Motion Inc.

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Cloud Engineer will design, implement, automate, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role connects infrastructure, DevOps, and application engineering, supporting modern cloud-native applications in a fast-paced, startup-oriented environment. The position requires hands-on expertise in Azure cloud services, Azure DevOps, Azure networking, Azure AD B2C, Redis, and .NET application integration.

The engineer will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, define Azure infrastructure as code, automate operations, and work with Azure platform services and .NET applications. The role also covers identity and access management, security, monitoring, and governance. The position is listed as full-time and consultant, and the work is remote.

Requirements

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305) certification.
• At least 5 years of experience in Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience with .NET development and deployment in cloud environments.
• At least 2 years of experience working with Azure AD B2C, including user flows, policies, and app registrations.
• At least 2 years of experience integrating and optimizing Azure Redis Cache.
• Deep expertise in Azure DevOps tools, including Repos, Pipelines, Boards, and Artifacts.
• Proficiency in .NET Core and C#, with hands-on coding and debugging experience.
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code using ARM, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, load balancers, DNS, NSGs, and VNets.
• Experience with PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI, YAML, Git, GitHub or GitLab, and Azure Repos.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools including Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Developer Associate (AZ-104).
• Microsoft Certified: Develop AI Apps and Agents on Azure (AI-103).
• Familiarity with Docker and AKS; AKS experience is a plus.
• Experience with ELK monitoring and logging.
• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service and containerized .NET applications.
• Experience with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect, especially with B2C.
• Familiarity with mobile app backends hosted on Azure.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and secure DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with Azure Front Door and Application Gateway.
• Working knowledge of AWS and Google Cloud, including comparing or integrating services across multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for .NET and other application stacks.
• Implement automated build, test, deployment, release, and rollback practices.
• Integrate code-scanning and security-analysis tools into CI/CD pipelines; manage Git repositories and branching strategies; and enforce quality gates and automated testing.
• Integrate pipeline workflows with Azure Key Vault, App Configuration, and Application Insights.
• Define and deploy Azure infrastructure using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Automate operational processes, monitoring, and deployments using PowerShell, YAML, or Azure CLI; develop reusable scripts and templates for infrastructure provisioning.
• Work with Azure services including App Services, Azure Functions, API Management, Cosmos DB, Redis Cache, Azure SQL, and Blob Storage.
• Configure and manage Azure API Management to expose, secure, throttle, and monitor APIs; implement policies for transformation, caching, and authentication; and integrate APIM with .NET services and Azure B2C.
• Manage and configure Azure Active Directory B2C, including custom policies, identity providers, and integration with .NET applications.
• Configure and monitor Azure Redis Cache for distributed applications.
• Write and maintain .NET (C#) code integrating Azure Storage, Event Grid, Redis Cache, Service Bus, and Azure AD B2C.
• Collaborate with application development teams on cloud-ready, scalable design patterns.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for .NET applications deployed to Azure.
• Implement role-based access control, managed identities, and secure DevOps practices.
• Work with the security team to audit infrastructure and implement compliance standards such as HIPAA, ISO, and SOC.
• Configure and use Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and Network Watcher.
• Submit relevant Azure certifications with the application; include GitHub links or code samples demonstrating Azure DevOps and .NET integration if available.

Benefits

• 100% remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work in a cloud-first, modern technology environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud architecture and enterprise-grade security practices.
• Collaborative, startup-oriented engineering culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed