SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals with over 145 years of service excellence.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a proactive Azure Cloud Engineer to join our Corporate IT team and support our Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS – G6 technology). You will design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud applications on Microsoft Azure, manage Kubernetes clusters, configure Nginx, and build robust CI/CD pipelines.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and working in a dynamic, international environment.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for production workloads.
- Configure and maintain Nginx for load balancing, reverse proxy, and secure traffic.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting with Grafana or ELK stack.
- Apply cloud security best practices, including IAM, RBAC, network security, and SSL/TLS.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues to ensure uptime.
- Optimize cloud resources for performance and cost efficiency.
- Develop integration projects using Azure Functions.
- Strong experience in Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Networking, Storage, IAM) and .NET.
- Proven Kubernetes administration and management skills.
- Advanced Nginx configuration and optimization.
- Experience with CI/CD tools: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
- Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools like Grafana or ELK.
- Scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
- Knowledge of cloud networking, firewalls, RBAC, SSL/TLS.
Nice to Have:
- Azure or Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD).
- Experience with Spring Boot / Java (J2EE, JBoss).
- Familiarity with Git repositories, API gateways, or service meshes (Istio, Linkerd).
- Awareness of DevSecOps, cloud cost optimization, and LIMS systems.
Why SGS?
- Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
- Enjoy a flexible schedule and work model
- Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
- Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.
Apply Now:
At SGS, we are committed to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential. Apply now to join our motivated and dynamic team!
Skills Required
- Strong experience in Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Networking, Storage, IAM)
- Proven Kubernetes administration and management skills
- Advanced Nginx configuration and optimization
- Experience with CI/CD tools: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
- Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools like Grafana or ELK
- Scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python
- Knowledge of cloud networking, firewalls, RBAC, SSL/TLS
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
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SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company, providing quality and safety control services.
