Azure Engineer - PaaS & Kubernetes
First seen by Alion on Sep 18, 2026.
Job Description :
We are looking for an experienced Azure Engineer with strong expertise in Azure PaaS services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure DevOps. The candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications and container orchestration platforms on Azure, while enabling automated build and release pipelines.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, deploy, and manage Azure PaaS services (App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, API Management, etc.).
- Build, configure, and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters, including node pools, scaling, and networking.
- Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments via Kubernetes manifests/Helm charts.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for automated build, test, and release processes.
- Manage source control, branching strategies, and release management within Azure Repos/Azure DevOps.
- Monitor and troubleshoot AKS workloads, PaaS resources, and pipeline failures.
- Implement configuration management, secrets handling (Azure Key Vault), and environment promotion practices.
- Collaborate with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to streamline application delivery.
- Optimize resource utilization, scaling policies, and cost management across PaaS and AKS environments.
- Support 24x7 operations, including on-call rotation for production incidents.
- Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and deployment procedures.
Required Technical Skills :
- Microsoft Azure PaaS (App Services, Functions, Azure SQL, API Management)
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Docker / Containerization
- Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, Boards, Artifacts)
- CI/CD Pipeline Design & Implementation
- Kubernetes / Helm
- Azure Key Vault / Secrets Management
- Scripting (PowerShell / Bash / YAML)
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
- Willingness to work in 24x7 shift environment
Skills
Azure, PaaS, Kubernetes, Cloud Services, System Configuration, Azure Kubernetes Service, Configuration Management, DevOps, Native Cloud, CI/CD Pipeline, Docker