Sr. Cloud Engineer - Azure

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Cloud Engineer to join our global cloud team. This individual will be responsible for maintaining cloud-based platforms and solutions for our clients. At KION, you will be operating in a cloud-first multi-cloud environment. You can expect exciting tasks with a strong focus on automation to unlock the full potential of the cloud.

We offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $100,500 - $147,400 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will do in This Role:

• Develop, operate, and continuously improve the KION Azure Cloud Environment to guarantee system availability and keep services running.
• Assist in configuring and fixing Azure Resources.
• Maintain and deploy Kubernetes infrastructure and resources within our cloud providers.
• Collaborate with FinOps to Optimize cost and spend of cloud resources.
• Compose and update scripts using PowerShell and other languages.
• Monitor for and Triage failures within Kubernetes and Cloud Environments.
• Support product teams with knowledge of cloud and container services.
• Act proactively by self-initiating projects and ensuring efficiency.
• Have knowledge and experience with both Windows and Linux servers.
• Act as a domain authority in Azure and GCP within the organization.
• Tackle demanding projects on a time-sensitive schedule.
• Respond to help desk tickets and tasks.
• Update job knowledge by participating in informative opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Model our Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence.

What We Are Looking For

Technology Stack you will work with:

• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform
• Azure DevOps Pipelines/ GitHub Actions
• Kubernetes (AKS and GKE preferred)
• Terraform
• Azure CLI/ Azure PowerShell/ GCLOUD
• VS Code, GitHub Co-Pilot

Qualification Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field
• 7 years of experience with infrastructure and services in public and private cloud environments (Azure is a must, GCP is helpful)
• At least 3 years of Kubernetes experience
• Good knowledge of the administration of Windows or Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment processes (e.g., Ansible, Azure DevOps Pipelines)
• Practical experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and all cloud delivery models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Knowledge of shell scripting (PowerShell, CLI, or Bash) and innovative Cloud technologies for automation
• Experience with monitoring or log aggregation tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Azure Monitor) is an advantage
• Must be very diligent and possess strong written/verbal communication skills
• Growth mindset, self-organization, and curiosity about taking over ownership and finding the best solution with the team
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a distributed team (global)

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