Cloud Engineering Lead / Architect

Cloud Engineering Lead / Architect

Here is JD : Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Cloud Engineering Lead / Architect focused on Azure-based modernization and container orchestration. The role involves designing, implementing, and troubleshooting cloud-native solutions while enabling developer teams to migrate and optimize workloads.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement cloud-native database solutions (Azure SQL Hyperscale, Managed Instance) and migrate from Oracle on-prem.

Architect and optimize AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) clusters for scalability and cost efficiency.

Implement serverless solutions (Azure Functions) and integrate with containerized workloads.

Drive cost optimization strategies , including autoscaling, spot instances, and FinOps practices.

Troubleshoot AKS components (control plane, node pools, networking) and resolve disk / storage issues.

Collaborate with developers to migrate workloads to cloud and transition from legacy orchestration to Kubernetes.

Implement Kubernetes best practices : Helm charts, RBAC, HPA, Secrets / ConfigMaps, StatefulSets.

Provide guidance on Azure SQL Hyperscale vs Managed Instance for performance and scalability.

Required Skills

Strong experience with Azure Cloud Services (AKS, Azure SQL, Azure Functions).

Hands-on expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration.

Proven track record in database migration (Oracle to Azure SQL).

Deep troubleshooting skills for AKS and storage.

Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines for containerized workloads.

Familiarity with cost optimization and FinOps principles.

Excellent communication and developer enablement skills.

Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services company, Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development, Projects, Requirements Analysis, Software Design, Software Implementation, Efficient Build, Release Process, and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20+ years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment, connected vehicles, Cyber security, OTA, and Advanced Safety / Body electronics.