Azure Cloud Engineer

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Company Description SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals with over 145 years of service excellence. Job Description We are looking for a proactive Azure Cloud Engineer to join our Corporate IT team and support our Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS – G6 technology) . You will design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud applications on Microsoft Azure , manage Kubernetes clusters , configure Nginx , and build robust CI/CD pipelines . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about cloud architecture , DevOps practices , and working in a dynamic, international environment . What You’ll Do Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for production workloads. Configure and maintain Nginx for load balancing, reverse proxy, and secure traffic. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions , or similar tools. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting with Grafana or ELK stack . Apply cloud security best practices , including IAM, RBAC, network security, and SSL/TLS . Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues to ensure uptime. Optimize cloud resources for performance and cost efficiency . Develop integration projects using Azure Functions . Qualifications Strong experience in Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Networking, Storage, IAM) and .NET . Proven Kubernetes administration and management skills. Advanced Nginx configuration and optimization. Experience with CI/CD tools : Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions. Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools like Grafana or ELK. Scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python . Knowledge of cloud networking, firewalls, RBAC, SSL/TLS . Nice to Have: Azure or Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD). Experience with Spring Boot / Java (J2EE, JBoss). Familiarity with Git repositories , API gateways , or service meshes (Istio, Linkerd). Awareness of DevSecOps , cloud cost optimization , and LIMS systems . Additional Information Why SGS? Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry. Enjoy a flexible schedule and work model Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus. Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents. Apply Now : At SGS, we are committed to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential. Apply now to join our motivated and dynamic team! Videos To Watch