Senior Azure Platform Engineer

At UNION, we believe in keeping communication simple, clear and human – not only with our customers, but also with one another. According to the results of our employee surveys, our strengths include flexibility, diverse and meaningful work, a positive atmosphere and a genuine openness to learning and new ideas. At the same time, we offer the stability and resources of a large corporate organization, combined with opportunities for individual professional growth. Based on feedback from our employees, UNION has earned the Great Place to Work certification, recognizing us as one of the best workplaces in Hungary. In 2025, UNION was also named the most attractive employer in the financial services sector in Hungary, according to the Randstad Employer Brand Research. Our principal shareholder is the Austrian VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP, one of the largest insurance groups in Central and Eastern Europe, with a history spanning nearly 200 years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

• At UNION, you will join a newly established team working on a greenfield initiative to build a modern, enterprise-scale AI & Data Platform.
• The team is building a centralized Data Lakehouse (DLH) platform, providing a scalable and secure foundation for enterprise data management, analytics, and AI/ML workloads.
• Beyond developing the underlying cloud infrastructure and platform capabilities, the team focuses on enabling AI and machine learning solutions across business processes, working in close collaboration with business stakeholders to deliver tangible business value.
• As a Senior Azure Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining the Azure infrastructure and platform services, ensuring a secure, scalable and reliable cloud environment.
• In this role, you will combine cloud platform engineering, infrastructure automation and governance with Kubernetes platform operations. You will develop reusable infrastructure components, implement Azure Landing Zones and enable engineering teams to efficiently deploy and operate workloads across cloud and on-premises environments.

WHY JOIN US?

• You’ll have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibilities and make a real impact.
• Our flexible working model allows you to work from home most of the month, helping you balance work and everyday life.
• We look forward to seeing you in the office on team days, where you’ll enjoy a modern, comfortable and inspiring working environment.
• We offer an attractive benefits package, including a cafeteria package, a company mobile phone and employee discounts.
• Your health and well-being matter to us. That’s why we provide health insurance to all our employees, which can also be extended to cover family members.
• We’re more than just a workplace – we’re a community. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to take part in community and CSR initiatives, as well as company events throughout the year.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure Engineering, Platform Engineering, DevOps or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing and operating enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure environments.
• Strong knowledge of core Azure infrastructure services, including Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, Key Vault, Resource Groups and Azure networking components.
• Proven hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Experience designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones, Azure Policy and cloud governance solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, security and governance principles.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes administration and containerized workloads, preferably but not necessarily in on-premises environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as Azure DevOps, Gitlab, Github.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python or Azure CLI.
• Experience with cloud monitoring, logging and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Excellent professional communication skills in English.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with enterprise-scale Azure architecture and multi-subscription management.
• Experience with GitOps practices and tools such as ArgoCD or Flux.
• Experience with Kubernetes networking, storage, security and cluster lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure security best practices.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and connectivity solutions, including VPN, ExpressRoute and Private Endpoints.
• Experience with platform engineering concepts, self-service infrastructure and reusable Terraform modules.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus or Grafana.
• Knowledge of FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization.
• Experience with other cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure or Kubernetes certifications.

Requirements

• Cloud
• DevOps
• Microsoft Azure
• Infrastructure as Code
• Terraform
• Security
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD Pipelines
• GitLab
• PowerShell
• Python