Lead Azure Platform Engineer
On-siteBelgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia or Porto, Porto, Portugal
Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia or Porto, Porto, PortugalOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelConsulting ServicesLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLargeConsulting Services
Job Summary
Design and implement Azure landing zones aligned with enterprise-scale architecture principles, developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, or Bicep. Define governance policies via Azure Policy and management groups, while architecting multi-region network topologies including firewalls, NSGs, and Private Endpoints. Monitor infrastructure through Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, leading technical discussions to guide best practices and support cross-functional teams in cloud transformation initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience in Azure cloud engineering at a senior level
- Experience designing and implementing Azure landing zones and workloads in Azure
- Strong knowledge of Azure services including networking, compute, storage, and security
- Experience with Azure governance, policies, and cost management
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, ARM/Bicep) and PowerShell, Bash, or Python
- Deep understanding of Azure networking concepts including VNET peering, Expressroute, DNS, firewalls, and routing
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Team involvement and leadership capabilities - including how they have technically motivated or supported team members
- Use of technical tools (e.g., diagrams, dashboards, documentation platforms) to communicate and illustrate technical concepts effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team culture
- Experience using Jira as a ticket management solution
- Familiarity with Kanban boards and understanding of basic workflow principles
- Experience working in a Scrum environment and team setup
- Understanding and use of story pointing and estimations
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross-team / cross-functional environments, such as multi-disciplinary project delivery
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with enterprise Azure adoption
- Additional experience in designing and implementing Cloud Native platforms, applications and/or AI platforms
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
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