Cloud Ops & DevOps Lead (Azure) (m/f/d)

Senior Platform Engineer (Azure)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to design, build, and scale Azure cloud and hybrid-cloud environments for a leading enterprise organisation. You will establish a robust, secure, and scalable cloud foundation, with a focus on operationalising AI services and driving cost efficiency through FinOps best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy greenfield Azure environments using a landing zone approach
• Integrate and manage Azure AI services (OpenAI, AI Search, Document Intelligence, Content Safety)
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Manage API lifecycle via Azure APIM and Kong
• Drive cloud cost optimisation and monitoring (FinOps)
• Build CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of Azure Cloud experience
• Expert-level Terraform skills
• Experience with Azure AI services / OpenAI
• Strong network architecture knowledge (VNETs, Private Link, Firewalls)
• Experience with Azure APIM or Kong
• Strong architecture and design documentation capability

Halian Group

With over 28 years of experience, we have come to understand that innovation is the only way to provide agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers. Our resourcing and smart services help you to realise tomorrow's potential. Discover the amazing things possible when you bring the right people and the right technologies together.

At Halian, we recognise that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to building high-performing teams for our clients. We are committed to connecting organisations with top talent from all backgrounds, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them unique.

Cloud Ops & DevOps Lead (Azure) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates