Sr Azure Cloud Engineer
Important Information Experience: +6 years Job Mode: Full-time Work Mode: Remote ID: 20771 Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Engineer with strong experience in Linux administration, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and security . This role will focus on managing and modernizing cloud environments, supporting application migrations, and improving infrastructure reliability and performance. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in Azure services, Terraform, and containerization , along with experience in enterprise environments involving WildFly, Oracle databases, and cloud networking . Responsibilities and Duties Cloud Infrastructure Management Support daily operations of Azure cloud infrastructure , ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability. Design and implement cloud solutions for both new and existing workloads. Provision and manage Azure VM-based environments , including networking and storage. Configure and maintain virtual networks, firewalls, and access control policies . Monitor cloud systems, analyze performance, and troubleshoot issues proactively. Analyze cloud usage and identify opportunities for cost optimization . Participate in on-call rotations to support production environments. Security & Compliance Implement and manage cloud security measures , including IAM, access policies, and data protection. Secure and manage container images, artifacts, and version control systems . Monitor threats and ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards . Establish and enforce access controls and governance policies . DevOps & Automation Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git-based workflows. Develop and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform . Automate processes, including transitioning from static text-based configurations to dynamic, variable-based configurations . Support containerization efforts, including dockerizing WildFly applications . Work with configuration management tools such as Puppet . Application & Database Support Assist in refactoring Apache front-end configurations . Support migration of Oracle VM-hosted databases to Autonomous Databases . Collaborate on database-related enhancements (knowledge of database systems is a plus). Support application servers such as WildFly and related middleware. Qualifications and Skills 6+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure roles. Strong hands-on experience with: Microsoft Azure (VMs, networking, security, monitoring) Linux administration and scripting Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Docker and containerization CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows Experience with: Azure Front Door WildFly application server Apache web server (refactoring/configuration) Cloud security (IAM, policies, access control) Experience managing and securing cloud-based infrastructure . Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Autonomous Databases and Oracle migrations. Familiarity with Puppet or other configuration management tools. Knowledge of AWS (multi-cloud experience is a plus). Experience with Oneshield/Mustang platforms . Understanding of database systems and optimization . Experience with event-driven or microservices architectures . About Encora Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others. At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.