Platform Engineer IV – Azure, Windows

Velera

Platform Engineer IV responsible for Azure/Windows platform solutions at Velera. Collaborating with teams to ensure scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure in a fintech environment.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $95,800 - $124,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing Azure cloud infrastructure, implementing security best practices, and automating deployments using Infrastructure as Code tools. Proficient in managing Active Directory environments and CI/CD pipelines to enhance application development and deployment processes.

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Azure Cloud Infrastructure DesignActive Directory ManagementInfrastructure as Code (IaC) with TerraformCI/CD Pipeline ImplementationCloud Security Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Windows Platform TechnologiesCloud Infrastructure DeploymentAzure Resource Manager (ARM)Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Group Policy ManagementIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Cloud NetworkingScripting and AutomationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

MentorshipProject LeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsGitHub ActionsTerraformAzure Active DirectoryVirtual MachinesLoad BalancersStorage Accounts

Certifications & Qualifications

Azure Certifications

Industry Keywords

Cloud SecurityContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeploymentInfrastructure as CodeRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDockerKubernetesTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain Windows/Azure platform solutions that support application development and deployment
Design and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure platforms including virtual networks, storage, and compute resources.
Design, implement, and maintain on-premises and Azure Active Directory environments including Manage Group Policies, AD schema modifications, and organizational units.
Partner with architects to Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes.
Implement and manage identity and access management solutions, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Ensure platform scalability, reliability, and performance.
Implement best practices for cloud security and compliance while ensuring proper role-based access controls (RBAC) and least privilege principles are enforced.
Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and cloud templates to streamline platform operations and reduce manual intervention as well as provide self-service capabilities to the end-users.
Work closely with development teams to understand their needs and provide platform solutions that enhance productivity.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior platform engineers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, information security, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Relevant certifications in Azure, are preferred.
Seven (7) plus years of relevant experience within Information Technology, specializing in Windows Platform and Operating System Technologies.
Expertise in designing and deploying Cloud Infrastructure, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, and load balancers.
Strong skills in managing Azure resources using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform to automate deployments and operations.
Proficiency in implementing cloud security best practices, including encryption, identity protection, and regulatory compliance.
Familiarity with setting up and managing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
Proficiency in virtualizing environments using tools such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
In-depth understanding of cloud networking, including VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, and load balancers.
Experience with cloud-based storage solutions.
Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
Strong skills in managing Windows systems, including scripting, package management, and system performance tuning.
Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex Active Directory environments, including forests, domains, and organizational units.
Proficiency in creating and managing Group Policies to enforce security settings and configurations across the organization.
Experience with extending and managing the AD schema, including attributes and classes.
Strong skills in managing identities, roles, and access controls within Azure AD, including implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Ability to plan, lead, and execute complex projects, including migrations, upgrades, and new deployments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Medical with telemedicine
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity, Parental, Family Care
Community Volunteer Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program