Cloud Application Specialist

Position: Cloud Application Specialist

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Application Specialist (DevOps/Cloud Engineer) to design, build, and maintain scalable, cloud-based applications and platforms. The role focuses on developing cloud-native solutions, implementing DevOps practices, and supporting full lifecycle application development including design, testing, deployment, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Create applications that are deployed and served on the cloud
  


• Build and maintain software platforms on virtualized environments
  


• Optimize and fine-tune applications for performance and scalability
  


• Lead development and implementation of web-based, n-tier, cloud-based, and mainframe applications
  


• Develop integrated solutions for transactional processing and system integration
  


• Integrate open-source software into new and existing systems
  


• Prepare technical documents including system responses, specifications, application inventories, and implementation plans
  


• Design and execute test plans, perform unit testing, and support system testing
  


• Support deployment activities and program promotions
  


• Provide system support, documentation, and troubleshoot production issues
  


• Participate in design and testing walkthroughs
  


• Collaborate with team members and contribute to testing activities
  


• Provide status updates, progress reports, and highlight key issues
  


• Transfer knowledge and provide support to internal staff
  

Qualifications

Core Experience

• 8–10+ years of hands-on experience in cloud application development and engineering
  


• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure Functions, AKS)
  


• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
  


• Proficiency with DevOps and automation tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines)
  


• Experience designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native enterprise solutions
  


• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, security (IAM, encryption, compliance), data engineering, and observability (monitoring/logging)
  


• Experience with DevSecOps practices and API-driven integrations
  

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python
  


• Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  


• Experience automating infrastructure provisioning and network processes
  


• Ability to integrate with RESTful APIs to automate manual workflows
  


• Hands-on experience with Git-based version control systems
  


• Experience building end-to-end CI/CD pipelines with integrated security
  


• Experience working with containerized applications in enterprise environments
  


• Familiarity with VMware-based virtualization and cloud services (Azure, AWS)
  

General Skills

• Strong knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  


• Ability to troubleshoot code and optimize system performance
  


• Experience modifying existing applications for enhancements and upgrades
  


• Understanding of databases and software development concepts
  


• Knowledge of virtualization and networking fundamentals
  


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  


• Proven ability to meet deadlines
  

Additional Requirement

• Experience working in public sector environments, particularly with legacy or mainframe systems
  

About Symbiotic Digital.

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