Azure Platform Engineer (ID: 3685)

As an Azure Platform Engineer, you will: Design, build, and operate enterprise-scale Azure landing zones aligned with security, compliance, and governance standards. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for consistent, scalable, and auditable deployments. Build, manage, and optimize Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. Architect and implement complex Azure networking solutions including hub-and-spoke, Virtual WAN, VNet peering, private endpoints, and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway). Configure and manage Azure networking components such as Azure Firewall, NSGs, UDRs, Application Gateway, and Load Balancers. Ensure secure integration of AKS and PaaS services using private networking patterns. Implement monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Drive platform reliability, resilience, and operational excellence with an SRE/DevOps mindset. Support production environments, including incident, problem, and change management. Lead cost optimization (FinOps) initiatives including rightsizing, autoscaling, and cost visibility. Implement governance using Azure Policy, RBAC, tagging strategies, and budget controls. Collaborate with application, security, and architecture teams, and contribute to design documentation and runbooks. What You Bring to the Table: 6+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with strong focus on Microsoft Azure. Deep hands-on expertise in Azure Networking (hub-spoke architecture, private endpoints, hybrid connectivity). Proven experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) (design, deployment, operations, and security). Strong experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code. Experience working with Azure PaaS services such as App Services, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault, Service Bus, and Event Hub. Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance, preferably in banking or large enterprise environments. Experience with monitoring and observability tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. Exposure to DevOps/SRE practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation. You should possess the ability to: Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud platforms. Solve complex networking and infrastructure challenges in Azure environments. Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Work collaboratively across cross-functional teams including security, architecture, and development. Proactively identify risks, performance bottlenecks, and cost inefficiencies. Handle production support with strong ownership and accountability. Adapt quickly in fast-paced, enterprise-scale environments. What we bring to the table: Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale Azure platforms with complex architecture. Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies, including AKS, Terraform, and advanced networking. A collaborative environment with cross-functional teams across engineering, security, and architecture. Opportunities to drive platform strategy, automation, and innovation. Strong focus on learning, growth, and ownership in cloud engineering practices. Let’s Connect Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out. Recruiter: Aswin Dhanvandhar Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :141 Email: aswin.d@stafide.nl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aswin-dhanvandhar/