Release Engineer

Job Summary We are seeking a Release Engineer to support cloud deployment, release engineering, and infrastructure automation initiatives in Azure-based environments. This role is responsible for designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient application releases. The ideal candidate will have experience with Azure, Terraform, CI/CD automation, and cloud infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines with integrated security and quality controls. Provision, configure, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. Lead and execute cloud release engineering activities, ensuring secure and reliable deployments across development, testing, and production environments. Serve as a quality gatekeeper by validating infrastructure and application releases for compliance with organizational standards.

Collaborate with development, QA, operations, and infrastructure teams to ensure successful software releases. Monitor release activities, troubleshoot deployment issues, and implement process improvements. Communicate release status, risks, issues, and deployment updates to technical and business stakeholders. Support cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS environments. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to cloud architecture and release engineering best practices. Maintain release documentation, deployment procedures, and operational standards.

Required Qualifications 05+ years of experience in release engineering, cloud engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification or equivalent AWS certification. Hands-on experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and cloud deployment practices. Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Strong knowledge of Git workflows and version control best practices. Understanding of programming and scripting concepts. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments.

Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140) certification.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) certification. HashiCorp Terraform Associate certification. Experience supporting AWS cloud environments. Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience mentoring team members and supporting cloud architecture initiatives.

Certifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Required. AWS Certification (Equivalent) Accepted in place of AZ-104.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140) Preferred.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Preferred.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Preferred. HashiCorp Terraform Associate Preferred.

Education: Bachelors Degree Certification: HashiCorp Terraform Associate , Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) , Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) , Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140) , AWS Certification , Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)