Azure Cloud Engineer (REMOTE)

JOB DUTIES

• Automate the provisioning of cloud environments through the concept of pipeline engineering using Terraform, Chef, Puppet and other tools
• Research, analyze, design, develop and support high-quality automation workflows in the cloud platform that are appropriate for business and technology strategies
• While embedding with teams, strategize, consult, and prototype alongside other engineers to implement best practices and solutions for applications utilizing CI/CD and the cloud
• Evangelize Distributed Version Control and Trunk-Based Development practices, ATDD and TDD, Pipelines and Infrastructure and Release Automation
• Drive proof of concepts and conduct technical feasibility studies for business requirements
• Remain up-to-date on emerging technologies and architecture and propose ways to use them in current and upcoming projects
• Troubleshoot production issues, engage appropriate parties, and drive through to resolution
• Manage processes of 3rd party data streams into the datacenter and cloud
• Collaborate with Architecture team(s) to advise on any needed enabling work and make decisions regarding sequencing to ensure optimal delivery of value for business customers
• Ensure high availability and 24x7 monitoring
• Continually improve operational processes and procedures
• Educate and guide team members on Cloud standards Act as a SME for all Cloud technical hands-on questions, with an initial focus on Azure and Cloud Native, 12 Factor Software development
• Lead and facilitate the creation of compliance automation and policy-as-code to streamline cloud governance
• Strive to provide internal and external customers with excellent customer service and world-class service
• Effectively communicate project health, risks and issues to the program stakeholders, sponsors and management teams
• Resolve most conflicts between timeline, budget, and scope independently but intuitively escalate complex or consequential issues to senior management
• Identify and direct changes through appropriate review and approval mechanisms
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Conform with all company policies and procedures