Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Configure and optimize Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and messaging.
Administer and optimize PostgreSQL databases for high availability and performance.
Implement and manage API Gateways for secure and efficient API management.
Develop CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and monitoring.
Ensure system security, scalability, and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve performance and security issues.
Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to enhance platform capabilities.
Stay updated with the latest cloud-native and DevOps best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Strong experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration.
Strong experience with Platform upgrades and patch management
Expertise in Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures.
Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL administration, performance tuning, and high availability.
Experience working with API Gateways (Azure API Management, Kong, or similar tools).
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
Experience in CI/CD pipeline development (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
Understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications in Azure (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer).
Experience with Helm, Terraform, or Ansible for infrastructure automation.
Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.