Senior Cloud Platform Engineer; Azure; Remote, AS203

About Smart Working

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Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full‑time, long‑term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.

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As a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer
, you will play a key role in designing, securing, and operating cloud‑native platforms that support critical, high‑impact digital systems. This role focuses on building reliable Azure‑based infrastructure, enabling secure application delivery, and supporting modern Python services through well‑architected Dev Sec Ops  practices.

You will work closely with engineers, security stakeholders, and delivery teams to ensure platforms are scalable, secure, and production‑ready, while continuously improving automation, resilience, and operational standards.

• Design, configure, and operate Azure Container Apps environments, including ingress, scaling, revisions, secrets management, and custom domains
• Implement and manage Private Endpoints and Private DNS to secure access to Azure PaaS services
• Secure, operate, and maintain Azure SQL and Azure Database for Postgre
  
  SQL, ensuring reliability, performance, and access control
• Build, extend, and manage Azure Dev Ops CI/CD pipelines, supporting application delivery beyond security‑only automation
• Host, deploy, and support custom Python applications running on Azure infrastructure
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to ensure cloud platforms meet operational, security, and compliance expectations
• Monitor and maintain platform health, availability, and scalability across environments
• Contribute to infrastructure standards, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

• 5+ years of experience working with cloud platforms, with strong hands‑on expertise in Microsoft Azure
• 3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and operating container‑based workloads in production environments (including Azure Container Apps or equivalent)
• 3+ years of experience implementing secure cloud networking patterns, including Private Endpoints, Private DNS, or equivalent isolation mechanisms
• 3+ years of experience operating and securing managed databases such as Azure SQL and PostgreSQL
• 3+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with hands‑on use of Azure Dev Ops
• 3+ years of experience deploying, hosting, and supporting Python applications in cloud environments
• Strong understanding of cloud security, reliability, and operational best practices
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross‑functional engineering and security teams in complex environments

• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  practices, including infrastructure automation and security‑by‑design
• Familiarity with container scaling, revision management, and traffic routing in cloud‑native platforms
• Experience supporting platforms with high availability, security, and compliance requirements
• Exposure to regulated or high‑trust environments
• Strong documentation skills and a focus on improving platform standards and developer experience

• Fixed
  
  Shifts:
  
  12:00 PM – 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
• No Weekend Work:
  Real work‑life balance, not just words
• Day 1 Benefits:
  Laptop and full medical insurance provided
• Support That Matters:
  Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
• True Belonging: A long‑term career where your contributions are valued

At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire.

Be a Smart Worker – valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

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