Cloud Hosting Engineer (Kubernetes)

Main purpose of the position

Contribute to the modernization and migration of on-premises workloads to Azure, moving beyond lift-and-shift to optimize for cloud-native architecture. Deploy, manage, and administer Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), work with other Azure services, automate deployments and operational processes using PowerShell, Terraform, and Ansible, support containerization, and implement DevOps practices for scalable, efficient, and secure cloud solutions.

What you’ll do

• Work with Cloud Operation Engineers and Cloud Hosting Engineers to move workloads beyond lift-and-shift and contribute to cloud modernization projects.
• Deploy, manage, and administer containerized environments, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). OpenShift knowledge is a plus.
• Containerize applications currently running on VMs and support migrations to Azure PaaS services where appropriate.
• Work with Linux systems, ensuring smooth operation, configuration, and troubleshooting of workloads in cloud environments.
• Collaborate across teams to implement best practices for scalability, reliability, security, and performance in Azure cloud projects.
• Automate deployment and operational processes using PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, and other tools.

Who you’ll work with

Work closely with the Cloud Hosting Engineering Manager, Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) Lead, Cloud Hosting Engineers, CloudOps Engineers, CloudOps Team Lead, and Security Architect.

Key qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, including IaaS, PaaS, and containerized environments such as AKS; OpenShift knowledge is a plus.
• Experience contributing to on-premises-to-Azure migrations, workload modernization, and approaches beyond lift-and-shift.
• Proficiency in automating deployments and operations using PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Strong Linux administration skills for managing cloud workloads and containerized applications.
• Experience with application containerization, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of Azure networking, security, and best practices for designing scalable, highly available cloud solutions.

Personal skills you excel

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach in cross-functional environments.
• Proactive, solution-driven mindset and willingness to explore innovative approaches.
• Positive, can-do attitude and ability to support others and drive projects forward.

How you’ll apply

Submit a cover letter, CV, and other relevant documents for the position.