Azure Platform Engineer

Role Summary

Azure Platform Engineer for Lilly’s Enterprise Data Platforms team. Design, automate, and secure enterprise-scale Azure platforms, leveraging AI and automation to modernize global cloud operations. The role focuses on Azure Platform Operations (PaaS and IaaS) and involves building robust CI/CD pipelines, automating provisioning and management at scale, and strengthening platform security. This is an onsite role located in Indianapolis, Indiana (relocation required), with travel expected to be less than 5%.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins to automate build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform, applying modular and reusable patterns across Dev, QA, and Production environments.
• Provision and manage Azure infrastructure and platform services including VMs, databases, Key Vaults, storage accounts, and Azure Data Factory with high availability and disaster recovery in mind.
• Manage Git repositories and branching strategies, enforce pull request approvals, code reviews, and quality gates, and secure repositories using GitHub Advanced Security.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and related tools to ensure platform reliability and performance.
• Manage identity, access, and security controls including RBAC, Azure AD roles, secrets, certificates, and encryption using Azure Key Vault.
• Automate routine operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, Python, and Azure CLI, and standardize repeatable processes through runbooks and self-service capabilities.
• Provide L2/L3 operational support, troubleshoot incidents and outages, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement preventative measures.
• Enforce governance, policy, tagging standards, and cost management practices using Azure Cost Management and Advisor.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and architecture diagrams to support Security and CSQA compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including networking, storage, policies, governance, and security.
• Proven experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Terraform in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, YAML, and Bicep for automation and infrastructure deployment.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Kusto Query, Azure Backup, and Azure Functions.
• Experience managing Git repositories and source control best practices.
• Hands-on experience with encryption, Azure Key Vault, and vulnerability remediation.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ticketing tools and ITSM processes.
• High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of experience as an Azure Platform Engineer or DevOps Engineer in an enterprise environment, with a focus on automation, scripting, and CI/CD pipeline development and management.
• Experience with Databases (SQL/ Oracle) and Agentic AI.

Education

• Azure Certification, Admin or above

Additional Requirements

• Onsite role located in Indianapolis, Indiana (relocation required).
• Less than 5% travel.
• Work schedule: 11:30am – 8:30pm EST (Nov–Mar); 12:30pm – 9:30pm EDT (Mar–Nov).