Job Description
Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Azure Application Engineer to support a large enterprise client by designing, building, and operating cloud-based applications and internal services on Microsoft Azure. This role represents a shift from traditional infrastructure-focused DevOps work toward hands-on application development combined with cloud platform expertise. The ideal candidate is an application-leaning cloud engineer who can write production-quality code, build internal services and integrations, and deploy and operate those solutions securely within Azure environments. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and support cloud-based applications and internal services on Azure Build application components using Python and/or Go, with the ability to support Java-based services Develop and maintain Azure-native services such as Azure Functions, APIs, App Services, and Logic Apps Integrate applications with Azure identity and access services (Entra ID, RBAC, managed identities, service principals) Implement CI/CD pipelines to support application build, test, and deployment workflows Partner with platform, security, and architecture teams to ensure solutions meet enterprise governance and compliance standards Support production applications, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident resolution Contribute to architectural discussions spanning application design, identity integration, and cloud platform usage Required Qualifications 7–10+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, or application development roles Strong hands-on development experience with Python and Go. Working knowledge of Java (supporting services, build processes, or application maintenance) Experience deploying and operating applications in Microsoft Azure Familiarity with Azure services such as Azure Functions, App Services, APIs, Logic Apps, and Key Vault Solid understanding of identity and access management concepts (RBAC, managed identities, service principals) Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for application delivery Ability to support and troubleshoot production systems in enterprise environments Experience supporting the banking and/or financial services industries. Preferred Qualifications Experience building internal tools, shared services, or platform applications Background in identity, security, or governance-focused engineering Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform preferred) Experience with containerized applications and Kubernetes (AKS) Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and audit integrations in Azure