Platform Engineer IV (Azure/Windows) - Remote

The Opportunity

The Platform Engineer IV will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable Windows/Azure platform solutions that support the development and deployment of applications across the organization. This senior-level role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, automation, and modern DevOps practices.

This role will work closely with software developers, operations teams, and other stakeholders to ensure the platform meets the organization's technical and business requirements.

Day In The Life

• Design, develop, and maintain Windows/Azure platform solutions that support application development and deployment
• Design and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure platforms including virtual networks, storage, and compute resources
• Partner with architects to Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes
• Implement and manage identity and access management solutions, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Ensure platform scalability, reliability, and performance
• Implement best practices for cloud security and compliance while ensuring proper role-based access controls (RBAC) and least privilege principles are enforced
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and cloud templates to streamline platform operations and reduce manual intervention as well as provide self-service capabilities to the end-users
• Work closely with development teams to understand their needs and provide platform solutions that enhance productivity
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior platform engineers

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, information security, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Relevant certifications in Azure, are preferred.
• Seven (7) plus years of relevant experience within Information Technology, specializing in Windows Platform and Operating System Technologies.
• Expertise in designing and deploying Cloud Infrastructure, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, and load balancers.
• Strong skills in managing Azure resources using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform to automate deployments and operations.
• Proficiency in implementing cloud security best practices, including encryption, identity protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with setting up and managing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Proficiency in virtualizing environments using tools such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
• In-depth understanding of cloud networking, including VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Experience with cloud-based storage solutions.
• Proficiency with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Strong skills in managing Windows systems, including scripting, package management, and system performance tuning.
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing complex Active Directory environments, including forests, domains, and organizational units.
• Experience with extending and managing the AD schema, including attributes and classes.
• Identity and Access Management: Strong skills in managing identities, roles, and access controls within Azure AD, including implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

About Velera

At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people-helping-people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connections across our teams. Through a remote-first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing, and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve.

Pay Equity

Pay Range: $95,800.00 - $124,500.00
Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages
• Medical with telemedicine
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Maternity, Parental, Family Care
• Community Volunteer Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• 401k (with employer match)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness program

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

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This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.