Azure AI Platform Engineer (Senior Cloud Application Architect)

Vivid Soft Global is seeking a highly skilled Azure AI Platform Engineer / Senior Cloud Application Architect to design, build, and optimize modern cloud-native applications. This role requires deep expertise across Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, React, Python, and DevOps automation, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy secure, scalable cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure
• Leverage Kubernetes for container orchestration and Helm for deployments
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform
• Automate provisioning of Azure resources and Kubernetes clusters
• Develop frontend applications using React
• Build backend services using Python
• Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and performant code
• Create and manage Docker images
• Develop and maintain Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments
• Design and maintain pipelines using GitLab CI/CD
• Configure and manage GitLab Runners for automated workflows
• Work closely with DevOps, cloud, and development teams
• Provide architectural guidance across the application lifecycle
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
• Ensure security, scalability, and cost optimization best practices
• Maintain technical documentation
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes and Helm
• Hands-on experience with React (frontend) and Python (backend)
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD and GitLab Runners
• Proficiency in Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Strong knowledge of Docker, networking, and cloud security
• Azure and/or Kubernetes certifications
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and REST APIs
• Experience with automated testing frameworks