Cloud Platform Engineer - Azure & Kubernetes

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer – Azure & Kubernetes in the United States.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to design, deploy, and operate enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure with a focus on Kubernetes (AKS) and containerized workloads. You will work in a remote-first, collaborative environment, partnering with application, security, and operations teams to ensure scalable, secure, and highly available platforms. The position emphasizes automation, infrastructure as code (Terraform/Ansible), CI/CD optimization, and proactive monitoring. You will lead incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform reliability. The ideal candidate is technically strong, results-oriented, and enjoys solving complex cloud infrastructure challenges while driving operational excellence.

Accountabilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Azure-native infrastructure supporting enterprise SaaS platforms.
• Manage AKS clusters and containerized workloads, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) for reproducible, secure deployments.
• Optimize Azure networking components (VNets, NSGs, load balancers, VPNs) for performance and resiliency.
• Integrate and manage Cloudflare services (DNS, CDN, WAF, Zero Trust) for edge traffic security and performance.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other observability tools.
• Lead incident response, perform root cause analysis, and implement automated preventative measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce governance, RBAC policies, and compliance standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong expertise in AKS/Kubernetes and containerized workloads.
• Experience supporting Windows Server, IIS, and .NET Framework/Core applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Terraform, and experience with Ansible; scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Knowledge of Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, load balancers, VPNs) and edge services (Cloudflare DNS/CDN/WAF/Zero Trust).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics; Prometheus/Grafana/New Relic a plus).
• Familiarity with cloud security, governance, and compliance practices (Azure Policy, Blueprints, RBAC).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Preferred certifications: Azure AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($95,000 – $135,000 USD), adjusted based on location, skills, and experience.
• Annual bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO), wellbeing days, paid holidays, and summer Fridays.
• Paid parental leave and backup care programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional development.
• Remote-first culture with employee resource groups (ERGs) and a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company offering the position. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are handled by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!