Azure Platform Engineer

Job Title: Azure Platform Engineer (Networking, Bicep/Pulumi, Python)

Location: Toronto (Hybrid)

Contract: Long Term

Experience Required: 5–10 years (ideal range 6–8 years)

Role Description

The Azure Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure cloud infrastructure solutions in Microsoft Azure. This role requires strong coding/scripting capabilities, deep Azure expertise, and hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD automation in large-scale enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills and a proven ability to deliver results in cross-functional and dynamic settings.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure.

Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Bicep.

Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.

Develop automation tools and scripts using Python, Node.js, Java, or PowerShell.

Ensure cloud architectures follow best practices for scalability, security, reliability, and governance.

Troubleshoot platform issues and recommend performance optimization strategies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-based solutions aligned to business and technical requirements.

Contribute to architecture decisions, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support project planning, estimations, and delivery in complex enterprise Azure environments.

Required Technical Skills (Hard Skills)

Strong coding/scripting experience: Python, Node.js, Java, or PowerShell

Hands-on experience with Azure IaC (Terraform or Bicep)

Proven experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions

Deep understanding of Azure services, architecture, governance, networking, and security

Experience supporting large-scale enterprise Azure environments

Expertise with digital toolsets: Python, PowerShell, GitHub Enterprise

Top 3 Required Skills

Coding/Scripting: Python, Node.js, Java, or PowerShell

Azure IaC & CI/CD: Terraform or Bicep, GitHub Actions

Enterprise Azure Expertise: Experience operating in large-scale Azure environments

Top 3 Preferred Skills

(Same as required—strong emphasis on depth of experience)

Coding/Scripting (Python, Node.js, Java, PowerShell)

Azure IaC (Terraform or Bicep), GitHub Actions CI/CD

Proven track record in enterprise-scale Azure environments

Essential Soft Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-starter mentality; demonstrates initiative and strong ownership

Fast learner with strong problem-solving skills

Proven track record of delivering high-quality projects in dynamic environments