Azure Cloud Development Engineer

Job Description

Title : Senior Azure Cloud Engineer Location : Reston, VA (Hybrid)

Terms : Full Time / Permanent

Security Clearance : None

Our client seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and security, with hands-on experience in deploying and maintaining scalable, secure, and resilient Azure environments. Responsibilities include configuring virtual networks, managing Azure resources, optimizing performance, and supporting DevOps practices through CI / CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of Azure services are essential.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Over 8 years of experience in cloud architecture, including 3+ years with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong grasp of cloud-native architecture principles and digital transformation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services across compute, data, messaging, networking, ingress, security, and governance, following best practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD), and modern software development lifecycle (SDLC) frameworks.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams-engineering, operations, and security-in complex, enterprise-scale environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to unify diverse technical perspectives.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers and architects.
• Track record of achieving operational efficiencies and scalability in cloud deployments.
• In-depth knowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Skilled in developing cost-efficient disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Capable of linking technical architectures to business outcomes and quantifying value in financial terms.
• Experienced in translating business requirements into robust, highly available cloud-based solutions

Preferred Qualifications :

Benefits