Sr. Cloud Engineer

SHI International Corp. is a global provider of IT solutions and services, and they are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and automation of cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. The role involves mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with various teams to deliver scalable and reliable cloud-native solutions while establishing best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of complex Azure-based cloud infrastructure with a focus on automation, scalability, reliability, and cost optimization
• Architect and develop reusable IaC modules and frameworks using Terraform
• Design and implement advanced automation solutions using Python and Bash for provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks
• Develop and maintain shell scripts for Linux system orchestration, configuration, and automation workflows
• Administer and optimize CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins and GitHub Actions, including writing and maintaining Groovy-based pipeline scripts, shared libraries, and GitHub Actions workflows
• Build and maintain Docker and Kubernetes-based container environments, including image creation, orchestration, and production-ready deployments
• Lead incident response efforts, perform advanced root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures
• Troubleshoot complex issues across diverse technology stacks, demonstrating adaptability when working with unfamiliar programming languages, frameworks, or paradigms
• Collaborate with software and DevOps teams to translate functional requirements into secure, scalable cloud architectures and provide technical guidance
• Establish and enforce cloud security best practices, governance frameworks, and compliance standards
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including architectural diagrams, automation workflows, runbooks, and technical standards
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior cloud engineers and team members
• Evaluate and recommend Azure service updates and emerging tools related to automation, IaC, and containerization
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for infrastructure efficiency, performance, and cost optimization

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of cloud infrastructure experience with expertise in Microsoft Azure, including advanced knowledge of compute (VMs, VM Scale Sets, App Services), storage (Blob, Files, Managed Disks), Key Vault, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure networking (VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, Azure Front Door, Load Balancers, VPN/ExpressRoute, Private Endpoints, Private Link)
• Designing and implementing Terraform modules, managing state, and building IaC pipelines at scale
• Scripting in Python with demonstrated ability to build complex automation frameworks and integrations
• Advanced Bash scripting and Linux system administration, including automation, orchestration, and performance tuning
• Production experience administering Jenkins, creating declarative and scripted pipelines, and developing Groovy-based automation scripts
• Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes (or any cloud variant of Kubernetes), including orchestration, scaling, and troubleshooting containerized applications
• Deep understanding of Azure IAM, RBAC, Azure Policy, network security, and cloud security principles
• Proven experience with Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring junior engineers
• Strong experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with ability to contribute to sprint planning, architecture decisions, and technical roadmaps
• Ability to travel to SHI, Partner, and Customer Events
• Willingness to obtain one of the following certifications within first year of SHI employment required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (preferred to have upon application), Azure Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (preferred to have upon application), Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-400) are strongly preferred