Cloud Engineer

Purpose of the position:      

The Cloud Engineer is a hands-on technical specialist responsible for managing, developing, and governing the Azure environment, Power Platform solutions, and Azure DevOps. The role ensures automation, security, and compliance through the implementation of policies and guardrails, while supporting development teams with best practices and CI/CD processes. This position includes an internal project leadership function for owned deliverables.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Cloud Service Management

 

• Azure Cloud Services: Operate and maintain Azure services, perform performance tuning and cost optimization, and monitor using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Manage the lifecycle of cloud services, including onboarding, change management, and decommissioning.
• Act as the primary escalation point for cloud service issues and coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors.

 

Security & Compliance

• Governance & Security: Develop and enforce Azure Policies and guardrails, ensure compliance with Zero Trust principles, and collaborate with Security Operations for incident handling.
• Ensure cloud environments comply with internal security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with the security team to implement and monitor cloud security controls, including threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.

 

Automation & Optimization

• Drive automation initiatives across cloud operations using tools such as PowerShell, Azure Automation, and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Bicep, Terraform).
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost optimization, performance tuning, and operational efficiency.
• Azure DevOps: Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines, manage repositories, build agents, and release processes, and ensure governance and security in DevOps workflows.
• Power Platform: Develop and maintain Power Platform enviroments, pipelines, Agents, Power Apps and Power Automate flows, and integrate with Azure services.
• Automation & Infrastructure as Code: Implement Terraform and Bicep templates, and automate tasks using PowerShell and Azure Automation.

 

 

Project & Demand Management

• Lead cloud-related projects, including migrations, service transitions, and new solution deployments.
• Translate business requirements into technical deliverables and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain a structured intake process for new demands and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Development Support: Advise development teams on best practices for cloud and DevOps, and assist with automation and CI/CD implementation.

 

 

Outsourcing & Vendor Management

• Coordinate with external service providers and outsourcing partners to ensure consistent service delivery and contractual compliance.
• Monitor vendor performance and participate in regular service reviews and governance meetings.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and documentation are maintained between internal teams and external partners.

 

Key Competencies:

• Hands-on experience with Azure, Power Platform, and Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of cloud security and governance.
• Ability to manage own projects and coordinate with teams.
• Excellent English communication and collaboration skills.

• When required be handling Incidents/requests in your queue.
• Provide knowledge for Service Desk to solve issue to our colleagues.
• When required, act as the subject matter expert for all aspects of an assigned activity within your E2E responsibility.
• When required be able to present confidently in front of Management and Business Partners
• Ensure operational standards are adhered to; including actively looking to continuously improve working practices to ensure your services is performing to best in class.
• Ensure your platform and portfolio is maintained, operated, developed and secure
• Always demonstrate and deliver excellent service to all business partners
• Participate in project and adhoc tasks related to your platform and services

 

Certification references:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate