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We are seeking an experienced SME Azure (Subject Matter Expert - Azure) with 5+ years of expertise in designing and delivering Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions on Microsoft Azure, including comprehensive networking architectures. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge in Kubernetes cluster delivery as a service, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using PowerShell, and demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring small teams with full product delivery accountability. This senior role requires a technical leader who can architect scalable, secure, and resilient Azure platforms, establish Kubernetes-as-a-Service offerings, drive automation through PowerShell-based IaC, and take end-to-end ownership of product delivery. The SME Azure will serve as the go-to expert for all Azure-related initiatives, mentoring engineering teams, establishing Azure best practices, and ensuring the successful delivery of cloud-native solutions that meet business objectives. • Architect and design comprehensive Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions on Microsoft Azure • Design Azure App Service architectures for web applications, APIs, and mobile backends • Architect Azure Functions and serverless computing solutions for event-driven workloads • Design Azure Logic Apps for workflow automation and integration scenarios • Implement Azure API Management (APIM) for API gateway and developer portal solutions • Architect Azure Event Grid and Event Hubs for event-driven architectures • Design Azure Service Bus for reliable messaging and enterprise integration • Implement Azure SignalR Service for real-time web functionality • Architect Azure Cognitive Services and AI/ML platform services • Design Azure IoT Hub and IoT Edge solutions for IoT workloads • Implement Azure App Configuration and Azure Key Vault for centralized configuration and secrets management • Design Azure PaaS security architectures: managed identities, private endpoints, VNet integration • Design Azure networking architectures for PaaS solutions including Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, and network security groups • Implement Azure Private Link and private endpoints for secure PaaS connectivity • Architect VNet integration for Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service • Design Azure Application Gateway and Azure Front Door for PaaS load balancing and global traffic management • Implement Azure Firewall and network virtual appliances (NVAs) for PaaS network security • Design Azure DNS and Azure Traffic Manager for PaaS name resolution and traffic distribution • Architect hybrid connectivity solutions: VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN for PaaS workloads • Implement network segmentation and micro-segmentation strategies for PaaS environments • Design DDoS protection and web application firewall (WAF) for PaaS applications • Optimize Azure networking for PaaS performance, security, and cost-efficiency • Architect and deliver Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) as a managed platform offering • Design AKS cluster architectures: control plane, node pools, networking, and storage configurations • Implement AKS cluster autoscaling: cluster autoscaler, horizontal pod autoscaler (HPA), vertical pod autoscaler (VPA) • Architect AKS networking: Azure CNI, kubenet, network policies, and service mesh integration • Design AKS security: RBAC, Azure AD integration, pod security policies, network policies • Implement AKS monitoring and observability: Azure Monitor, Container Insights, Prometheus, Grafana • Architect AKS storage solutions: Azure Disks, Azure Files, Azure Blob CSI drivers • Design AKS backup and disaster recovery strategies: Velero, Azure Backup for AKS • Implement GitOps workflows for AKS using ArgoCD, Flux, or Azure GitOps • Architect multi-region AKS deployments for high availability and global distribution • Design AKS integration with Azure Container Registry (ACR), Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions • Create self-service AKS provisioning capabilities for development teams • Establish AKS governance, policies, and guardrails for enterprise adoption • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using PowerShell and Azure PowerShell module (Az) • Develop PowerShell scripts and modules for Azure resource provisioning and configuration • Implement Azure Resource Manager (ARM) template deployment automation using PowerShell • Design PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) for Azure VM and server configuration management • Develop PowerShell-based CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment automation • Implement PowerShell automation for Azure policy deployment and compliance management • Create PowerShell scripts for Azure cost optimization, resource tagging, and governance enforcement • Develop PowerShell modules for reusable Azure infrastructure components and patterns • Implement PowerShell-based monitoring and alerting automation for Azure resources • Design PowerShell automation for Azure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity • Create PowerShell scripts for Azure security hardening and vulnerability remediation • Develop PowerShell automation for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster operations • Implement PowerShell-based reporting and analytics for Azure platform health and utilization • Lead and mentor a small team of Azure engineers (2-5 members) fostering professional growth and technical excellence • Take end-to-end ownership of Azure platform product delivery with full accountability for outcomes • Define team goals, KPIs, and metrics to measure team effectiveness and delivery performance • Assign tasks, prioritize work, and manage team capacity to ensure successful sprint and project deliveries • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development planning for team members • Foster a collaborative team culture promoting knowledge sharing, pair programming, and continuous learning • Recruit, interview, and onboard new team members to build high-performing Azure teams • Resolve team conflicts, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high team morale • Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and development teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions • Manage delivery risks, dependencies, and blockers proactively to maintain project schedules • Own incident management and resolution for Azure platform issues affecting product delivery • Drive post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives based on delivery outcomes • Report delivery status, metrics, and escalations to senior leadership and stakeholders • Design CI/CD pipelines for Azure platform deployment using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions • Implement GitOps workflows for Azure infrastructure and application deployment • Architect Azure Automation accounts and runbooks for operational tasks • Design Azure Logic Apps and Azure Functions for workflow automation • Implement Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics for observability • Architect Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup for disaster recovery automation • Serve as the primary Azure subject matter expert and technical advisor for the organization • Collaborate with development teams, architects, and business stakeholders on Azure solutions • Present Azure architectures, roadmaps, and recommendations to technical and executive audiences • Facilitate Azure training sessions, workshops, and knowledge sharing for engineering teams • Engage with Microsoft support and consulting teams for escalations and advanced technical issues • Participate in Azure architecture review boards and technical design authority sessions • Build relationships with Microsoft account teams and stay current with Azure roadmaps • Research and evaluate emerging Azure services and capabilities for potential adoption • Develop Azure platform roadmaps and migration strategies for legacy modernization • Drive adoption of cloud-native patterns, Kubernetes, and serverless architectures • Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and cost reduction in Azure environments • Contribute to internal communities of practice and external Azure communities We are seeking an experienced SME Azure (Subject Matter Expert - Azure) with 5+ years of expertise in designing and delivering Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions on Microsoft Azure, including comprehensive networking architectures. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge in Kubernetes cluster delivery as a service, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using PowerShell, and demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring small teams with full product delivery accountability. This senior role requires a technical leader who can architect scalable, secure, and resilient Azure platforms, establish Kubernetes-as-a-Service offerings, drive automation through PowerShell-based IaC, and take end-to-end ownership of product delivery. The SME Azure will serve as the go-to expert for all Azure-related initiatives, mentoring engineering teams, establishing Azure best practices, and ensuring the successful delivery of cloud-native solutions that meet business objectives.