Senior Cloud Engineer Location: Fremont, CA (Hybrid) Key Skills: Kubernetes, Python, Azure Nice to Have: Azure DevOps, CICD About the Role: The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of the Azure cloud environment, a strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and experience with automation tools like Terraform/Bicep, Ansible, and Kubernetes administration. Key Responsibilities: Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Implement and maintain highly available and scalable Azure-based cloud infrastructure. Support cloud-native application deployments Troubleshoot network connectivity issues and collaborate with networking teams for resolution. Ensure compliance with security standards and perform regular assessments across the cloud environment. Monitor and optimize platform performance, resource utilization, and system health. Must-Have Skills & Qualifications: AKS (Azure Kubernetes Services) - They are looking for an expert-level engineer who has experience from stakeholder management, configuration, development, and managing it. Azure PAAS services Azure Storage Services Requirements: Total of 6-10 years of professional IT experience 4+ years of experience in Azure cloud engineering or platform engineering. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform/Bicep/Ansible Strong scripting and automation experience (e.g., Python, Bash). Experience with Azure services, including AKS, App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Cache, Storage Accounts, Keyvaults, Application Gateway, Service Bus and Log Analytics. Deep understanding of cloud networking, load balancing, and containerization (Kubernetes/Docker). Proven experience managing and optimizing secure, scalable, and compliant Azure environments. Troubleshoot infrastructure issues, including Linux systems (Ubuntu/RHEL) and Azure services Maintain and update existing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions Familiarity with Azure Active Directory (AD) and related services Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams