Azure Cloud Infrastructure Automation Lead

Azure Cloud Lead with Terraform Area(s) of responsibility Skills: Azure Cloud Engineer + Terraform Experience: 6-10 Yrs Years Role Type: Azure Infrastructure Automation & Platform Engineering Primary Skills: Azure, Unix, Terraform, CI/CD (Azure DevOps / Git) Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Azure +Terraform Engineer with deep expertise in infrastructure automation and cloud platform engineering. This role focuses on managing Azure infrastructure exclusively through Terraform and CI/CD pipelines, with no manual resource creation permitted. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring zero manual intervention. Manage Azure resources including: Virtual Machines (Windows & Linux) Resource Groups Azure Networking Azure Firewall Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD Windows 10/11) Unix Host pool creation, deletion, and lifecycle management Implement and manage Azure Application Gateway (added advantage). Handle SSL certificate renewal for Azure Application Gateway using Terraform. Work closely with Application, Database, and Infrastructure teams to gather requirements and deploy infrastructure using Terraform code. Build, manage, and enhance CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment. Use Azure DevOps for Terraform pipeline execution; familiarity with GitLab is an added advantage. Ensure infrastructure is version‑controlled, auditable, and compliant using Git + Terraform. Troubleshoot and resolve Azure and Terraform‑related issues. Interact with customers and Microsoft support for Azure‑related incidents and escalations. Required Skills & Qualifications Strong hands‑on experience with Terraform for Azure infrastructure. Deep understanding of Azure architecture and services. Proven experience managing infrastructure using CI/CD pipelines. Solid knowledge of Git‑based workflows for infrastructure management. Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication skills to work with customers, Microsoft, and internal teams. Ability to work collaboratively across APP / DB / Infra teams. Experience Level Senior Level