About this role
Responsibilities Manage development team requests for integration setups on Azure Service Mesh and Middleware messaging solutions. Prepare configuration tasks and coordinate with specialized teams for firewall and network adjustments. Enhance and automate deployment processes and tooling to optimize the operational environment. Support cloud migration efforts by assisting development teams with Service Mesh integration and troubleshooting. Provide second-line support for standard Azure middleware setups using monitoring and logging tools. Train and mentor the operational team to facilitate a smooth handover of platform management. Requirements 5+ years of experience in system or operational engineering with a strong background in support tasks. Strong expertise in Azure Cloud , specifically AKS , Azure Storage , Event Hub , Event Grid , and KeyVault . In-depth knowledge of Istio service mesh deployment, configuration, and management in large-scale IT departments. Proficiency in automation and scripting using PowerShell , Bicep , and Bash . Extensive experience with GitHub , including GitHub Actions , Workflows , and ArgoCD . Solid understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker . Experience with middleware and integration technologies including API Management , ESB , and Pub/Sub . Proactive with strong problem-solving and communication skills. You are fluent in English . Nice to Haves Possession of CKA , CKAD , AZ-104 , or AZ-303 certifications. Experience with Azure Security certifications such as AZ-1002 or AZ-1003 . Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like Dynatrace and Splunk . Familiarity with Terraform or alternative service mesh technologies like Linkerd or Consul . Experience with cloud-native security practices.