Hiring: Principal Azure Platform & Cloud Operations Architect Company: Lorven Technologies Inc. Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 19:03:07 Target Skills & Keywords : ArgoCD, Azure, Azure DevOps, Bash, CI/CD, Change Management, DNS, GitHub Actions, GitOps, Helm, IaC, Infrastructure as Code, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Node.js, PowerShell, Python, Root Cause Analysis, Terraform About the job Experience: •8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud platform engineering, DevOps/SRE, or cloud operations, with ownership of production-grade systems. Required Skills: •Review current operational workflows (provisioning, deployments, incident response, change management) and implement process corrections, automation opportunities, and operational guardrails to reduce manual effort and improve reliability. •Lead the design and operational maturity of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments, including cluster topology, node pools, upgrades, scaling, resiliency patterns, ingress/egress, workload identity, secrets, and runtime security. •Provide deep expertise in Azure networking and connectivity patterns (VNET design, routing/UDRs, NSGs, DNS, private endpoints, firewalls, load balancers, gateways, and secure egress/ingress) and troubleshoot complex network and performance issues impacting production systems. •Design and implement IaC using Terraform with reusable modules, clear lifecycle management, environment consistency, and safe change practices. •Strengthen deployment maturity using Argo CD and Helm, improving repeatability, release confidence, environment promotion, and rollback strategies. •Enhance CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / Jenkins / GitHub Actions) to implement quality gates, validation, security scanning, and automated delivery patterns to production. •Improve monitoring, logging, alerting, and dashboards using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to create actionable signals and reduce noise; promote production readiness practices (runbooks, readiness reviews, operational checklists). Qualifications: •Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. •Strong hands-on experience with Azure, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and deep experience running Kubernetes in production (upgrades, scaling, failure modes, troubleshooting). •Deep expertise in Azure networking and secure connectivity patterns, with the ability to diagnose complex multi-layer issues across AKS + network + application boundaries. •Proven hands-on experience implementing IaC with Terraform (modules, state strategy, environment consistency, safe rollout practices). •Strong experience with GitOps and deployment tooling, including Argo CD and Helm, and a strong understanding of release strategies and operational controls. •Proficiency managing CI/CD pipelines and automation (Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and improving deployment reliability through automated checks and gates. •Applied hands-on capability in Azure observability tooling (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights) to improve service health visibility and incident response effectiveness. •Proficiency in scripting/automation with Python and/or Bash/PowerShell to build operational tooling and reduce repetitive manual work. •Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to operate calmly under pressure and guide teams through critical production incidents. •Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert). Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!