Senior Azure Engineer at NTT Ltd.

• We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic Senior Azure Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a strong understanding of cloud architecture, security, and automation. You will play a key role in driving cloud transformation initiatives and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement complex Azure solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Lead cloud migration projects and modernization efforts.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of Azure environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Azure services with enterprise applications.
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance, cost, and reliability.
• Implement and enforce cloud governance, compliance, and security best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay current with Azure innovations and recommend improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Proven expertise in Azure services including networking, compute, storage, identity, and security.
• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Deep understanding of cloud security, identity management, and governance.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert) or AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer Associate).

Preferred Skills:

Core Azure Integration Skills

• Azure Logic Apps: Designing workflows to automate business processes.
• Azure API Management: Creating, publishing, securing, and monitoring APIs.
• Azure Service Bus: Implementing messaging patterns for decoupled systems.
• Azure Functions: Writing serverless code for event-driven integrations.
• Event Grid & Event Hub: Handling real-time event streaming and routing.
• Data Factory: Building and managing data pipelines for ETL processes.
• Azure Services Proficiency: Deep understanding of core services like Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, and Azure Networking.
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python for automating tasks.
• Networking: Knowledge of VNETs, NSGs, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, and Load Balancers.
• Security: Familiarity with Azure AD, RBAC, Managed Identities, Key Vault, and Security Center.
• Monitoring & Logging: Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.