Senior Cloud Engineer

Job Description ·       We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join our client-facing delivery team, supporting cloud operations, infrastructure deployments, and migration projects across enterprise environments. ·       The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on expertise in cloud administration, automation, infrastructure management, and cloud migrations, with the ability to work directly with customers and provide technical leadership throughout project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Manage and support day-to-day cloud operations, administration, and implementation activities for enterprise customers. • Configure, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure while ensuring performance, security, scalability, reliability, and maintainability. • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation-first practices using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, ARM Templates, and PowerShell. • Develop, maintain, and document automated deployment and operational procedures. • Collaborate with Cloud Solution Architects and project teams to deliver cloud solutions aligned with customer requirements and architecture standards. • Participate in cloud migration projects, including large-scale Azure VM migrations, database migrations, and cloud modernization initiatives. • Support troubleshooting, incident management, root cause analysis, and issue resolution while ensuring SLA compliance. • Engage customers during operational reviews, technical discussions, and service improvement initiatives. • Recommend and implement optimizations to improve cloud performance, security, and operational efficiency. • Maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and deployment artefacts. • Stay current with cloud technologies, certifications, industry trends, and emerging best practices. • Contribute to knowledge sharing and provide technical guidance to team members where required. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. • Minimum 5+ years of experience in cloud operations, cloud administration, infrastructure deployment, or cloud migration projects. • Proven experience delivering customer-facing cloud solutions and support engagements. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities. Technical Skills Cloud Platforms • Microsoft Azure • Cloud Infrastructure Administration • Cloud Operations & Support • Cloud Migration & Modernization Infrastructure & Automation • Terraform • Ansible • ARM Templates • PowerShell • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Infrastructure Technologies • Windows Server Administration • Linux Administration • Networking • Operating Systems Support (OSS) Migration & Deployment • Azure Migrate • VM Migration Projects • Database Migration Projects • Cloud Deployment & Automation Containerization (Preferred) • Kubernetes (K8s) • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) • Amazon EKS • Google GKE • OpenShift • Tanzu Required Certifications • Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification (AZ-104) or higher Azure certification • Azure Specialty Certifications • DevOps Engineer Certifications • Database Specialty Certifications • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)