We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to lead the development and maintenance of our cloud infrastructure and deployment processes.
This is a unique opportunity to own, optimize, and evolve our cloud infrastructure, contributing to backend Python development as part of a collaborative and driven startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline and automate Kubernetes deployments.
* Owning automation, management, and optimization of cloud infrastructure and services on Azure, leveraging Kubernetes (AKS) for efficient scalability and reliability.
* Providing expert guidance on Kubernetes and cloud-native best practices to development teams.
* Implementing comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems tailored for Kubernetes clusters to ensure application and infrastructure stability.
* Developing robust security and compliance practices across Kubernetes-based cloud environments.
* Troubleshooting complex technical challenges related to Azure Kubernetes infrastructure and cloud deployments.
Secondary Skillset
* Contributing to backend development tasks including REST-API creation, backend logic enhancement, and Python-based microservices.
* Supporting integration of backend systems with cloud-based DevOps processes.
* Conducting testing and debugging to ensure robust functionality and responsiveness of backend components.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
* 5+ years of extensive experience in DevOps engineering, particularly with Kubernetes in one of the big Cloud Service Providers (Azure, AWS or GCP).
* Expert-level proficiency in Kubernetes (AKS), container registries (ACR), and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
* Extensive hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Helm.
* Strong skills in containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration systems (Kubernetes).
* Proficient scripting skills, particularly in Python.
* Experience with backend Python frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI, or similar.
* Solid understanding of cloud security, compliance frameworks, and identity management practices.
* Familiarity with advanced monitoring and visualization tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor).
Preferred Qualifications
* Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud (Azure Defender for Cloud).
* Previous involvement in successful ISO 27001 certification processes.
* Experience with Microsoft Sentinel.
Personal Skills and Attributes
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Proactive, independent working style with ability to manage projects and responsibilities autonomously.
* Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
* Flexible working arrangements tailored to individual preferences.