Azure Platform Engineer

Role: Senior Azure Platform Engineer

Position overview:

We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer who will contribute to the design and evolution of an internal developer platform that enables self service infrastructure, streamlined deployments, and an improved developer experience.

Technology stack:

Kubernetes, Azure platform services, Backstage, Crossplane, Terraform, Bicep, GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and evolve internal developer platforms that provide self service infrastructure and deployment capabilities
• Implement and operate Kubernetes based environments in cloud settings
• Work with Azure networking, identity, Key Vault, and infrastructure provisioning
• Implement and support an internal developer portal using Backstage, including Software Catalog, Scaffolder, and TechDocs
• Extend and integrate Backstage plugins to automate service onboarding, scaffolding, CI/CD, and governance workflows
• Build platform provisioning and abstraction layers using Crossplane and cloud native control planes
• Develop reusable infrastructure as code modules using Terraform or Bicep
• Create and maintain CI/CD standards and golden path templates using GitHub Actions
• Embed security, compliance, observability, and governance controls into platform capabilities
• Collaborate with development teams to drive platform adoption, troubleshoot issues, and improve developer experience

Requirements:

• Strong hands on experience designing and operating Kubernetes environments
• Experience working with Azure services including networking, identity, Key Vault, and provisioning tools
• Hands on experience implementing and maintaining Backstage based internal developer portals
• Familiarity with Backstage plugins and integrations for automation and CI/CD workflows
• Experience building abstraction layers with Crossplane
• Experience creating reusable, governed infrastructure as code modules in Terraform or Bicep
• Experience building CI/CD templates and workflows using GitHub Actions
• Understanding of platform engineering principles including team topologies and platform as a product practices
• Experience embedding governance, security, and observability into platform solutions
• Ability to collaborate with distributed teams and work in English

Nice to have:

• Experience working with teams across multiple time zones
• Strong documentation practices
• Familiarity with developer onboarding and platform adoption strategies