Senior Azure Platform Engineer

Who we are

We are a distributed group of DevOps and Cloud engineers within NTT DATA Romania, the team that transforms complexity into reliability, automation, and scalable platforms. Known as the DevOps Competence Center, we support teams across all business units by delivering end-to-end expertise in CI/CD, Cloud-native engineering, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes platforms, and observability. Our experience spans industries such as Automotive, Telecom, Finance, e-Commerce, Public Sector, and large enterprise SaaS products. Focused on Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, AWS, Azure, GCP, and Terraform-based automation, we design reference architectures, standardize delivery models, and enable microservices-driven environments for our strategic clients.

Our client is a world-leading reinsurance and risk management company, delivering comprehensive solutions across insurance, underwriting, and data-driven risk assessment. With a strong focus on innovation and long-term stability, they support clients in addressing complex risks and driving sustainable value in an ever-changing global landscape. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure Platform Engineer, to elevate our data and analytics environments. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, deploying, and managing robust infrastructure solutions that leverage cloud technologies and big data frameworks, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.

What you'll be doing

• Infrastructure as Code: Utilize Terraform and ARM templates to automate the deployment and management of cloud infrastructure
• Scripting and Automation: Develop scripts in PowerShell and YAML for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and other automation tasks
• Azure Skills: Implement and manage Azure IaaS and PaaS services, ensuring optimal performance and cost management
• Networking: Configure and manage Azure networking components, including Application Gateways and Azure Firewalls, to ensure secure and efficient traffic flow
• Monitoring and Optimization: Visualize and monitor infrastructure performance and efficiency, leveraging native Azure tools and third-party solutions
• Identity Management: Implement OAuth2 and OpenID Connect for secure authentication, utilizing Azure Entra ID as the identity provider
• Policy Management: Enforce and manage Azure Policies to ensure compliance and governance of cloud resources
• Scaling and Redundancy: Design and implement scalable solutions with redundancy features, such as geo-redundancy, to ensure high availability
• Database Management: Apply basic SQL knowledge for managing and querying databases as part of application deployments and operational support
• Collaboration: Work with development and operations teams to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in DevOps practices
• OnCall availability (if needed)

What you'll bring along

• Bachelor’s degree in Informatics/ or similar field of study/or equivalent working experience is required
• Minimum 5 years demonstrable experience in a DevOps Engineer role
• Strong experience with Terraform, YAML, and PowerShell scripting
• Proficient with Azure infrastructure components (IaaS and PaaS)
• Familiarity with distributed systems and administration of Windows Servers
• Understanding of Azure Policies and redundancy scaling concepts
• Experience with Azure networking components and API Management
• Knowledge of OAuth2, OpenID Connect protocols, and Azure Entra Identity Provider
• Basic proficiency in SQL
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies including Scrum and Agile practices for software development
• Certifications related to Azure and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English