Talantix.io
Confidencial USQ•07.02.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure & Kubernetes Remote

$120K–$140K/year
RemoteCloud ComputingRelocation
Microsoft Azure•Kubernetes•Terraform•CI/CD•Grafana•Prometheus•Python•Bash

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team in a fully remote capacity. As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, automating, and evolving secure and scalable cloud platforms that support a large-scale microservices ecosystem. This position is Azure-first, with opportunities to work with AWS, allowing you to deliver software efficiently through Kubernetes-based platforms.

What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes (AKS).
  • Define network architectures, autoscaling strategies, and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Develop and standardize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform with reusable modules.
  • Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual work and improve operational consistency.
  • Implement policy-as-code using tools such as OPA, Conftest, and tfsec.
  • Collaborate closely with development teams on CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and platform reliability.
  • Implement cloud governance, identity, access control, and secrets management.
  • Design and operate observability solutions (Grafana, Prometheus, Azure Monitor, Elasticsearch, OpenTelemetry).

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Infrastructure Engineer.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes (AKS) at scale.
  • Proven experience building reusable Terraform modules.
  • Solid knowledge of Helm and advanced Kubernetes concepts.
  • Experience with Azure networking (VNETs, Private Link, Load Balancers, Firewalls, WAF).
  • CI/CD pipelines experience (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitOps).
  • Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
  • Advanced English (C1/C2) required for daily collaboration with teams in the U.S. and Canada.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Elasticsearch, OpenTelemetry).
  • Familiarity with security and identity management (Entra ID, RBAC, Managed Identities, PIM).

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary estimated between $120,000 - $140,000 annually.
  • Private health insurance and connectivity allowance.
  • Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
  • Access to learning platforms and training for Microsoft Azure certifications.
  • Relocation opportunity to Canada.
  • Innovative, collaborative, and growth-oriented work environment.
Language Requirements
EnglishC1
BasicIntermediateAdvancedNative
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Senior Cloud Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to work remotely while designing scalable cloud platforms. With a competitive salary and relocation support, it's an attractive position for experienced professionals.

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Who Will Succeed Here

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Proficient in designing and managing Azure cloud infrastructure using services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure DevOps, with hands-on experience in deploying CI/CD pipelines for microservices architecture.

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Demonstrates a strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles with extensive experience in using Terraform to automate cloud resource provisioning and management, ensuring scalability and reliability.

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Possesses a proactive mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize cloud applications using monitoring tools like Grafana and Prometheus, combined with scripting skills in Python and Bash for automation tasks.

Learning Resources

→Microsoft Azure Documentationguide
→Kubernetes for Developers: Core Conceptscourse
→Terraform: Up and Runningbook

Career Path

Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure & Kubernetes(Now)→Cloud Architect(1-2 years)→Director of Cloud Infrastructure(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$40B
Annual Growth
20.5%
AI Adoption
65%
Investment
+150%
Labour Demand
+30%
Avg Salary
$130K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Microsoft AzureKubernetesTerraform
Growing in Demand
Azure DevOpsContainer SecurityServerless Architecture
Declining
Classic ASP.NETVMware vSphere

Domain Trends

Increased Adoption of Kubernetes
As of 2023, 83% of organizations are using Kubernetes for container orchestration, reflecting a strong industry shift towards microservices architecture.
Rise of Serverless Computing
The serverless computing market is projected to grow by 22% annually, with Azure Functions leading the way in providing scalable solutions without server management.
Focus on Cloud Security
With 70% of enterprises prioritizing cloud security in their digital transformation strategies, skills in Azure security and compliance are increasingly in demand.

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