[Hiring] Senior Cloud Engineer @Architecture in Motion Inc.

Role Description

We are seeking a Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) with proven hands-on expertise in Azure cloud services, Azure DevOps, Azure External Entra ID, Azure networking, Redis, and .NET application integration. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in designing, implementing, automating, and maintaining secure, scalable, and highly available cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. This is a critical role that bridges infrastructure, DevOps, and application engineering, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability of modern cloud-native applications in a startup-driven, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Azure DevOps & CI/CD:
  • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for .NET and other application stacks.
  • Implement end-to-end DevOps practices including automated build, test, deployment, release, and rollback.
  • Integrate code scanning and security analysis tools into CI/CD pipelines to enforce secure coding practices and detect vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.
  • Manage Git repositories and branching strategies; enforce quality gates and automated testing.
  • Integrate pipeline workflows with Azure Key Vault, App Configuration, and Application Insights.
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation:
  • Use Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep to define and deploy Azure infrastructure.
  • Automate operational processes, monitoring, and deployment using PowerShell, YAML, or Azure CLI.
  • Build reusable scripts and templates to standardize infrastructure provisioning.
• Azure Platform Engineering:
  • Work with core Azure services: App Services, Azure Functions, API Management, Cosmos DB, Redis Cache, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, and more.
  • Implement, configure, and manage Azure API Management (APIM) to expose, secure, throttle, and monitor APIs.
  • Manage and configure Azure Active Directory B2C, including custom policies, identity providers, and integration with .NET apps.
  • Configure and monitor Azure Redis Cache for low-latency, high-performance data access in distributed applications.
• .NET Application Integration:
  • Write and maintain .NET (C#) code that interfaces with Azure services.
  • Collaborate with application development teams to ensure cloud-ready, scalable design patterns.
  • Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of .NET applications deployed to Azure.
• Security, Monitoring & Governance:
  • Implement role-based access control (RBAC), managed identities, and secure DevOps practices.
  • Work with the security team to audit infrastructure and implement compliance standards.
  • Configure and use monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and Network Watcher.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert AZ 400 (Required)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate - AZ 700 (Required)
• Microsoft Certified: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions AZ 305 (Required)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Developer Associate AZ 104 (Optional)
• Microsoft Certified: Develop AI apps and agents on Azure AI 103 (Optional)

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps engineering
• 3+ years of experience with .NET development and deployment in cloud environments
• 2+ years of working with Azure AD B2C, including user flows, policies, and app registrations
• 2+ years of experience integrating and optimizing Azure Redis Cache

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in Azure DevOps tools (Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Artifacts)
• Proficient in .NET Core / C# with hands-on coding and debugging experience
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM, Bicep, or Terraform
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, load balancers, DNS, NSGs, VNets
• Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, AKS is a plus)

DevOps Tools & Languages

• PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI, YAML
• Git, GitHub/GitLab, Azure Repos
• Monitoring & logging: Azure Monitor, Application Insights, ELK (optional)

Soft Skills

• 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 Have

• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized .NET apps
• Experience with OAuth2.0 / OpenID Connect, especially in context of 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 other cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud (GCP)

Benefits

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

Application Instructions

Please submit any relevant Azure certifications. If you have a GitHub or code samples demonstrating Azure DevOps and .NET integration, include them in your application.