Job Title:
Senior Cloud EngineerContract Type:
Time Type:
Full timeJob Description:
The Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for managing, troubleshooting, licensing, and updating cloud environments.
Main Responsibilities
Operate and optimize cloud-native infrastructure, predominantly in Microsoft Azure, with awareness of multi-cloud principles.
Manage Azure identity and access (Azure AD, Conditional Access) and integrate with hybrid identity solutions (AD Connect) as needed.
Implement and maintain Azure governance policies and compliance controls.
Monitor and optimize Azure resource performance, cost, and security posture.
Configure and manage Azure monitoring and alerting systems for proactive operations.
Automate cloud resource provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep) and scripting.
Manage containerized workloads (Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps) and ensure high availability and scalability.
Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for cloud resources.
Perform security monitoring, vulnerability checks, and compliance audits for cloud-native environments.
Collaborate with Global IT teams for cloud integration and operational excellence.
Respond to alerts and incidents, ensuring SLA compliance and timely resolution.
Support global deployments, including occasional off-hours support across time zones.
Prior experience and knowledge of On-premises technologies as needed for migration or integration, though not expecting for operational responsibility.
Profile
University degree in IT or related field (or currently studying).
Min. 8+ years working with cloud and containerized environments in engineering or operations roles.
Exposure to commodities trading environments (energy, oil, power and gas) is highly preferred.
Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CKNA/CKA/CKAD for Kubernetes, Terraform / Ansible).
Proven experience operating Microsoft Azure environments with strong PaaS and containerization knowledge.
Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration.
Solid understanding of Linux administration in cloud contexts.
Familiarity with multi-cloud principles (AWS/GCP) is a plus.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tools (Terraform, Bicep, Ansible).
Strong PowerShell and Bash scripting skills, ideally having software engineering background.
Proficiency in operating containerised workloads (deployment, scaling, monitoring) and experience with
Good knowledge of Azure networking, security, and governance.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to lead assigned small operational initiatives and drive process improvements.
Analytical mindset for optimizing cloud operations.
Self-motivated and eager to learn emerging cloud technologies.
Team-oriented with a customer-focused approach.
If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
What We Do
Gunvor Group is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy, metals and bulk materials from where they are sourced and stored to where they are demanded most. With strategic investments in industrial infrastructure—refineries, pipelines, storage, terminals, mining and upstream—Gunvor further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers. More information can be found at www.gunvorgroup.com or @Gunvor
