Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to design, build, and optimize large-scale, high-performance cloud infrastructure that underpins our advanced AI and data platforms. The ideal candidate will possess broad expertise across Azure cloud and AI services and a proven ability to architect robust, secure, and scalable solutions in multi-tenant environments. This role demands deep technical acumen in Azure capabilities and related services, coupled with strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to drive automation and operational excellence. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, enterprise-grade cloud solutions that accelerate our Azure initiatives and support the continued evolution of our global platform. 

****Position is HYBRID in Raleigh, NC office 3 days a week  

Requirements: 

• Architect and manage Azure infrastructure to support large-scale AI workloads, including Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, and other Azure services. 

• Build and operate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks using Terraform, Powershell, and Azure DevOps for automated provisioning of Azure services. 

• Knowledge of source code management best practices utilizing Azure DevOps with migration experience to Github and Github Actions. 

• Design and implement networking, storage, and security architectures that ensure scalability, performance, and compliance for AI systems. 

• Integrate and manage Azure Services for high-performance AI application delivery. 

• Drive site reliability engineering (SRE) practices to enhance uptime, resilience, and operational insight across the AI platform. 

• Lead architectural reviews, provide technical mentorship, and contribute to continuous improvement of infrastructure best practices. 

• Stay ahead of emerging trends in Azure, AI infrastructure, and LLM operations to ensure our platform remains cutting-edge and cost-effective. 

• Proficient in utilizing artificial intelligence tools within daily workflows, including ChatGPT, CoPilot, Claude Code, and others. 

Responsibilities: 

• Ability to manage cross-functional projects involving architecture reviews, build process enhancements, and pipeline improvements. 

• Design and implement Azure infrastructure solutions with a focus on AI capabilities within Azure. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing and new applications. 

• Optimize and manage the performance, scalability, and security of Azure infrastructure. 

• Develop and maintain solution documentation for infrastructure design, configuration, and best practices. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the AI platform. 

• Drive the deployment and management of the AI platform by leveraging Infrastructure as Code practices through Azure DevOps automation pipelines. 

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and team members. Must assist other team members with technical issues and pair program with other team members, fostering collaboration and continuous learning across the team. 

Work in a way that works for you 
  

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. 

·       Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive 

 
Working for you 
  

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: 

·       Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits 

·       Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan 

·       Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs 

·       Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity 

·       Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits 

·       Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts 

·       Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice 

 
About the Business 
  

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.  ​