Enterprise Resource Planning Advisor

Job Title

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Role Summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure and DevOps pipelines on Microsoft Azure. This role requires strong hands-on technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive cloud best practices across delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes

• Lead the implementation and management of Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Bicep and/or Terraform

• Provision, configure, and manage Azure services including:

  • Azure Functions

  • Azure Key Vault

  • Azure Front Door

  • Azure Storage Accounts

  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) App Registrations

  • Event Hub Namespaces

  • Azure SQL Server and Databases

  • Azure Redis Cache

  • Azure Container Apps

  • Azure App Configuration

• Implement and enforce security and identity best practices using Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, managed identities, and Key Vault

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and PowerShell

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure environments for performance, availability, cost, and security

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and mid-level engineers

• Collaborate with application, architecture, and security teams to deliver scalable and reliable cloud solutions

• Participate in design reviews, incident resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• 6–10 years of overall IT experience with strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure

• Proven experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation

• Advanced experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep and/or Terraform

• Strong understanding of Azure platform services, networking, security, and governance

• Proficiency in Python and PowerShell scripting

• Experience with container-based and serverless architectures

• Familiarity with Azure monitoring and logging tools

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with enterprise-scale Azure environments and landing zones

• Knowledge of Azure Well-Architected Framework

• Exposure to FinOps or cloud cost optimization practices

• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400

• Experience working in large, multi-vendor or global delivery environments

Behavioral Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables

• Experience mentoring team members and driving best practices