Job Description
About Smart Working
At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well‑being.
Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full‑time, long‑term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.
Join one of the highest‑rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote‑first world.
About the role
As a
Senior Cloud Platform Engineer , you will play a key role in designing, securing, and operating cloud‑native platforms that support critical, high‑impact digital systems. This role focuses on building reliable Azure‑based infrastructure, enabling secure application delivery, and supporting modern Python services through well‑architected DevSecOps practices.
You will work closely with engineers, security stakeholders, and delivery teams to ensure platforms are scalable, secure, and production‑ready, while continuously improving automation, resilience, and operational standards.
Responsibilities
Design, configure, and operate Azure Container Apps environments, including ingress, scaling, revisions, secrets management, and custom domains
Implement and manage Private Endpoints and Private DNS to secure access to Azure PaaS services
Secure, operate, and maintain Azure SQL and Azure Database for PostgreSQL, ensuring reliability, performance, and access control
Build, extend, and manage Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, supporting application delivery beyond security‑only automation
Host, deploy, and support custom Python applications running on Azure infrastructure
Collaborate with engineering and security teams to ensure cloud platforms meet operational, security, and compliance expectations
Monitor and maintain platform health, availability, and scalability across environments
Contribute to infrastructure standards, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
5+ years of experience working with cloud platforms, with strong hands‑on expertise in Microsoft Azure
3+ years of experience designing, deploying, and operating container‑based workloads in production environments (including Azure Container Apps or equivalent)
3+ years of experience implementing secure cloud networking patterns, including Private Endpoints, Private DNS, or equivalent isolation mechanisms
3+ years of experience operating and securing managed databases such as Azure SQL and PostgreSQL
3+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, with hands‑on use of Azure DevOps
3+ years of experience deploying, hosting, and supporting Python applications in cloud environments
Strong understanding of cloud security, reliability, and operational best practices
Proven ability to work effectively with cross‑functional engineering and security teams in complex environments
Nice to Have
Experience with DevSecOps practices, including infrastructure automation and security‑by‑design
Familiarity with container scaling, revision management, and traffic routing in cloud‑native platforms
Experience supporting platforms with high availability, security, and compliance requirements
Exposure to regulated or high‑trust environments
Strong documentation skills and a focus on improving platform standards and developer experience
Benefits
Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
No Weekend Work: Real work‑life balance, not just words
Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
True Belonging: A long‑term career where your contributions are valued
At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire.
Be a Smart Worker – valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.
If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story.
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