Senior Cloud Automation Engineer

Job Description: Senior Cloud Automation Engineer
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Top 3 Skills
1.Terraform
2.Azure Infrastructure
3.CI/CD
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Terraform Expertise (Must-Have)
1. 5+ years of hands-on Terraform experience with demonstrable module development (not just using existing modules)
2. Proven track record building reusable, production-grade Terraform modules for complex cloud architectures
3. Deep understanding of Terraform state management, provider lifecycle, and module versioning strategies
4. Experience debugging Terraform plan/apply issues, dependency cycles, and state corruption scenarios
Azure Cloud Architecture (Must-Have)
5. 4+ years of Azure experience with deep knowledge of core services: VNETs, subnets, NSGs, App Service, AKS, storage accounts, Key Vault
6. Hands-on experience with Azure services: SQL Managed Instance, Service Bus, Virtual Machines, Virtual WAN, and Key Vault (keys, secrets, and certificates)
7. Understanding of Azure identity patterns: managed identities, service principals, RBAC, and conditional access policies
8. Experience with Azure Policy and governance frameworks for enterprise environments
Software Engineering Practices
9. Strong Git workflows including branching strategies, code review processes, and release management
10. Testing experience with tools like Terratest, Checkov, or similar infrastructure testing frameworks
11. CI/CD pipeline experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms
12. Infrastructure as Code philosophy with emphasis on repeatability, maintainability, and documentation
Communication & Problem-Solving
13. Ability to articulate technical decisions clearly, including trade-offs made in module design
14. Experience leading technical initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
15. Track record of mentoring junior engineers on infrastructure patterns and Terraform best practice
Years of Experience: 10.00 Years of Experience
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.