Key Responsibilities: Azure PaaS Engineering: Design, implement, and manage Azure PaaS services including App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and Service Bus. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain infrastructure using tools like ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform. Automation & CI/CD: Build and manage automated CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools to support application deployment and platform provisioning. Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain secure configurations, access controls, identity management (Azure AD), and compliance with cloud governance policies. Monitoring & Optimization: Configure and tune observability tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics) for performance and availability monitoring. Collaboration & Support: Work closely with development teams, DevOps, and InfoSec to enable PaaS adoption, troubleshoot platform-related issues, and provide ongoing support. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain technical documentation and support cross-functional teams through training and technical guidance. Required Skills & Experience: 3 years of hands-on experience working with Azure PaaS services. Strong understanding of cloud-native application design and architecture. Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python. Experience with IaC tools such as ARM, Bicep, or Terraform. Experience implementing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in Azure environments. Solid understanding of networking, identity, and access management in Azure. Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS). Experience with monitoring and diagnostics tools in Azure. Preferred Qualifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud strategies. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management practices. Background in software engineering or systems administration. Nice to Have: Exposure to serverless computing (Azure Functions, Logic Apps). Experience with database PaaS offerings like Cosmos DB, Azure SQL Managed Instance. Experience in regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare, government). Familiarity with cost optimization techniques in Azure.