Remote Senior Cloud Engineer at Spinnaker Software

About the Senior Cloud Engineer position

As a Senior Cloud Engineer it is your responsible to design, implement, automate, and maintain scalable. As well as secure, a reliable application host and deployment solutions on Microsoft Azure.

This role ensures optimal performance, security, and efficiency of cloud-hosted applications.  

Senior Cloud Engineer responsibilities are:

• Application Hosting & Deployment

• Design and implement scalable, secure application hosting environments using Azure service
• Select appropriate Azure compute, storage, and networking components for each application workload
• Configure and manage Web Apps, AKS clusters, and App Services for application hosting
• Automate the provisioning and deployment of cloud environments using Bicep/Terraform

• Infrastructure Automation & CI/CD

• Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code templates
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for reliable and repeatable deployments
• Ensure high availability and rollback capabilities in automated deployment processes

• Security & Compliance

• Implement access control, encryption, firewall rules, and network security groups
• Monitor and maintain compliance with internal and external security requirements
• Collaborate with InfoSec to ensure audit-readiness of application environments

• Performance & Monitoring

• Monitor system performance and optimize resource usage (compute, storage, database, etc.)
• Implement autoscaling and failover strategies to ensure high availability and responsiveness
• Set up alerts, dashboards, and diagnostic logging using Azure Monitor and related tools

• Troubleshooting & Support

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues in application hosting and cloud infrastructure
• Provide expert-level support during deployment failures, outages, and performance degradations
• Collaborate with developers and support teams to improve application resilience and recoverability

• Operations & Collaboration

• Participate in architecture reviews of cloud-hosted applications
• Recommend improvements in support or development initiatives across business units
• Actively contribute to the cloud strategy and innovation roadmap
• Collaborate with partners, consultants, and technical teams for seamless solution delivery

• Training & Development

• Mentor junior team members in cloud architecture, security, and DevOps practices
• Promote a DevOps culture and ensure knowledge sharing across cloud and development teams
• Stay current with cloud trends, emerging tools, and industry best practices.

Senior Cloud Engineer requirements are:

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal communication)
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert – Preferred
• Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert – Advantageous
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud engineering, with focus on application hosting and deployment
• Technical skills required:
• Strong experience in designing and managing cloud infrastructure using Azure services such as App Service, Web Apps, AKS, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Bicep or Terraform
• Experience in configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell and/or Python
• Strong understanding of cloud security practices (firewalls, identity, and access controls)
• Knowledge of Azure networking services and cloud-based network architecture
• Excellent problem-solving, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong documentation, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and independently as a self-starter
• Team player with a proactive attitude and customer-first mindset