Software Mind

Senior Cloud Engineer, Azure

Software Mind

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇵🇱 Poland

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AzureCloudDNSDockerKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

  • Architect and lead end-to-end migrations from on-premises to Azure, including assessment, planning, execution, and optimization
  • Design and implement secure, scalable Azure landing zones aligned with enterprise standards (CAF, governance, RBAC, policy, networking)
  • Drive automation-first operations: develop and maintain Terraform modules, enforce IaC standards, and build CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps)
  • Modernize legacy workloads, re-platform applications, and optimize cloud-native architectures (networking, security, DR, data protection)
  • Establish robust observability: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerting, dashboards, and KQL
  • Mentor and uplift engineering teams, lead technical workshops, and contribute to internal playbooks and standards
  • Collaborate with delivery and client teams to ensure successful migration outcomes, solution reviews, and presales support
  • Champion continuous improvement in reliability, performance, and cost efficiency across Azure platforms

Requirements

  • 7+ years in IT, with 5+ years as a Cloud/Platform/DevOps Engineer focused on Microsoft Azure in live, enterprise environments
  • Proven experience leading large-scale migrations from on-premises to Azure (multi subscription/tenant, policy & RBAC, governance)
  • Deep expertise in designing and managing Azure Landing Zones, hybrid connectivity, and enterprise guardrails
  • Strong Infrastructure as Code skills (Terraform modules, workspaces)
  • CI/CD (Azure DevOps) for infrastructure and applications
  • Advanced knowledge of networking (VNet, routing, DNS, VPN/ExpressRoute, Private Link)
  • Identity (Entra ID, PIM)
  • Security (Defender for Cloud, hardening, secrets)
  • Observability (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
  • Experience authoring clear technical documentation: architecture diagrams, runbooks, migration playbooks
  • Hands-on with containers (Docker) and Kubernetes/AKS operations, or willingness to ramp up quickly
  • Scripting in PowerShell and/or Python for automation and tooling
  • Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, AZ-500); CKA/CKAD a plus
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Candidates must be based in the European Union
Benefits
  • Private healthcare and insurance
  • Multisport card
  • Well-being initiatives
  • Flexible employment and remote work
  • International projects with leading global clients
  • International business trips
  • Language classes
  • Internal & external training
  • Professional development and personal growth

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
AzureTerraformCI/CDNetworkingIdentitySecurityObservabilityContainersScriptingCloud-native architectures
Soft skills
MentoringCollaborationTechnical leadershipCommunicationContinuous improvement
Certifications
AZ-104AZ-305AZ-400AZ-500CKACKAD