Key Responsibilities:

<ul>
<li>Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): Architect, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters on Azure, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Azure Infrastructure and Platform Services:</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>IaaS: Design and implement robust Azure-based infrastructure for critical BFSI applications.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>PaaS: Optimize the use of Azure PaaS services, including App Services, Azure SQL Database, and Service Fabric.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Security &amp; Compliance: Ensure adherence to BFSI industry standards by implementing advanced security measures (e.g., Azure Security Center, role-based access control, encryption protocols).</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Cost Optimization: Analyze and optimize Azure resource usage to minimize costs while maintaining performance and compliance standards.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Automation: Develop CI/CD pipelines and automate workflows using tools like Terraform, Helm, and Azure DevOps.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Process Improvements: Continuously identify areas for operational enhancements in line with BFSI-specific needs.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to support deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and the lifecycle management of applications.</li>
</ul>

Required Skills:

<ul>
<li>Expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure IaaS and PaaS, and container orchestration.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and tools such as Azure Security Center and Azure Key Vault.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Familiarity with cost management tools such as Azure Cost Management + Billing.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Experience in monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Understanding of BFSI compliance regulations and standards.</li>
</ul>

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<li>Process improvement experience using frameworks like Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.</li>
</ul>

Qualifications:

<ul>
<li>Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Certifications like Azure Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Azure DevOps Engineer are advantageous.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Azure and Kubernetes environments within BFSI or similar industries.</li>
</ul>

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