LSEG—Senior Platform Reliability Engineer - Azure

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Description: Job Summary We are seeking an expert Senior Azure Platform Engineer to develop, build, automate, and operate highly available, scalable, and secure cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, platform reliability, DevOps practices, and production support. This role focuses on improving service reliability, performance, operational efficiency, and developer productivity through automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and observability standard methodologies. Key Responsibilities - Build, deploy, administer, and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure, including Compute, Storage, Networking, Security, and Kubernetes services (AKS). - Manage and maintain Azure Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN Gateways, and ExpressRoute connectivity. - Implement and lead IaC solutions using Terraform and ARM Templates. - Build, enhance, and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Gitlab Actions to streamline software delivery and operational processes. - Improve the entire service lifecycle from architecture and design through deployment, operation, monitoring, and continuous improvement. - Lead availability, resource requirement planning , performance monitoring, and reliability initiatives for business-critical applications and platforms. - Implement proactive monitoring, alerting, logging, and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and related tools. - Develop automation solutions to reduce operational overhead, eliminate repetitive tasks, and prevent recurring incidents. - Maintain and improve platform security through RBAC, Azure Policies, Key Vault, governance controls, and compliance standard processes. - Build and support high-availability, backup, DR and business continuity solutions. - Conduct incident management, root cause analysis (RCA), problem management, and performance tuning activities for production environments. - Support sustainable operations by developing automated responses for routine service conditions and scaling systems efficiently through automation. - Collaborate closely with application development, architecture, security, and operations teams to deliver resilient and scalable solutions. - Participate in system design reviews, cloud resource planning(capacity planning), launch readiness assessments, and operational excellence initiatives. - Create and maintain user documentation, operational runbooks, and knowledge-sharing materials. - Mentor junior engineers and define engineering standard processes and continuous improvement initiatives. - Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and software components using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or other programming languages to support platform operations. Required Skills & Technical Expertise - Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Compute Services Azure Storage Azure Networking Azure Security & Governance - Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) - Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM Templates) - CI/CD pipeline implementation and management - PowerShell, Python, and/or Bash scripting - Windows and Linux system administration - Monitoring, Logging, and End-to-End Observability Capabilities - High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Performance Optimization - Cloud Security, RBAC, Azure Policy, and Key Vault implementation Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, Software Engineering, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical field. - Strong understanding of cloud architecture, distributed systems, and reliability engineering principles. - Experience in software development and automation using one or more programming languages is an advantage. Experience Required - 7-10 years of overall IT Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineering experience. - Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure cloud environments. - Experience handling and supporting large-scale production environments and critical applications. - Proven expertise in automation, infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, fixing. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work optimally in multi-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications - Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, or equivalent. - Experience with containerization, Kubernetes operations, and cloud-native architectures. - Knowledge of reliability engineering, observability, and platform engineering standard methodologies. - Experience implementing enterprise-scale cloud governance and security controls. We're proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work® in India ‘25 Career Stage: Senior Associate London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.