Sr. Cloud Engineer - Azure

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Cloud Engineer to join our global cloud team. This individual will maintain cloud-based platforms and solutions for our clients in a cloud-first, multi-cloud environment with a strong focus on automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, operate, and continuously improve the KION Azure Cloud Environment to guarantee system availability and keep services running.
• Assist in configuring and fixing Azure Resources.
• Maintain and deploy Kubernetes infrastructure and resources within our cloud providers.
• Collaborate with FinOps to optimize cost and spend of cloud resources.
• Compose and update scripts using PowerShell and other languages.
• Monitor for and triage failures within Kubernetes and Cloud Environments.
• Support product teams with knowledge of cloud and container services.
• Act proactively by self-initiating projects and ensuring efficiency.
• Respond to help desk tickets and tasks.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Model our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field.
• 7 years of experience with infrastructure and services in public and private cloud environments (Azure is a must, GCP is helpful).
• At least 3 years of Kubernetes experience.
• Good knowledge of the administration of Windows or Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment processes (e.g., Ansible, Azure DevOps Pipelines).
• Practical experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and all cloud delivery models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Knowledge of shell scripting (PowerShell, CLI, or Bash) and innovative cloud technologies for automation.
• Experience with monitoring or log aggregation tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Azure Monitor) is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Growth mindset, self-organization, and curiosity about taking ownership and finding the best solution with the team.
• Ability to work in a distributed (global) team.

Technology Stack

• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform
• Azure DevOps Pipelines / GitHub Actions
• Kubernetes (AKS and GKE preferred)
• Terraform
• Azure CLI / Azure PowerShell / GCLOUD
• VS Code, GitHub Co-Pilot

Benefits

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Pay

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $100,500 - $147,400 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.