Azure Cloud Engineer (m/w/x)

About Avanade

Avanade is a global leader in digital and cloud services, business solutions, and design‑led applications. As a joint venture between Microsoft and Accenture, we are the world’s largest consulting company dedicated to Microsoft technologies.
We support our clients across Cloud, Modern Workplace, Business Applications, Data & AI, and Security, driven by our strong #PeopleFirst culture.

Your Role

As an Azure Cloud Engineer , you will design, implement, and operate modern cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure .
You work hands‑on with cloud platforms and services, supporting customers in building secure, scalable, and reliable environments while collaborating closely with architects, developers, and operations teams.

You contribute actively to cloud transformations, application modernization, and platform improvements, ensuring solutions follow best practices and operational standards.

Your Responsibilities

• Implement and operate Azure cloud solutions , including compute, networking, storage, and platform services
• Support the setup and evolution of Azure landing zones and cloud foundations
• Provision and configure Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Bicep, Terraform, ARM)
• Support application deployments and integrations across Azure services (e.g. App Services, Functions, AKS, data services)
• Build a CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub)
• Support cloud security and identity concepts (e.g. Entra ID / Azure AD, role‑based access, network security)
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues across development, test, and production environments
• Work closely with solution architects to implement architectural designs and standards
• Contribute to documentation, technical guidelines, and operational handover

Your Profile

• Practical experience working with Microsoft Azure in engineering or operations roles
• Good understanding of cloud concepts , virtual networking, identity, and security
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Azure CLI)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and version‑controlled deployments
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub)
• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and operational best practices in cloud environments
• Willingness to learn and grow toward more complex cloud and platform responsibilities
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented, customer‑focused environment
• Fluency in German and English is a mandatory requirement