About Avanade

Avanade is a global leader in digital and cloud services, business solutions, and design ‑ led applications. As a joint venture between Microsoft and Accenture, we are the world’s largest consulting company dedicated to Microsoft technologies.
We support our clients across Cloud, Modern Workplace, Business Applications, Data & AI, and Security, driven by our strong #PeopleFirst culture.

Your Role

As an Azure Cloud Engineer , you will design, implement, and operate modern cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure .
You work hands ‑ on with cloud platforms and services, supporting customers in building secure, scalable, and reliable environments while collaborating closely with architects, developers, and operations teams.

You contribute actively to cloud transformations, application modernization, and platform improvements, ensuring solutions follow best practices and operational standards.

Your Responsibilities

• Implement and operate Azure cloud solutions , including compute , networking, storage, and platform services

• Support the setup and evolution of Azure landing zones and cloud foundations

• Provision and configure Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code ( e.g. Bicep, Terraform, ARM)

• Support application deployments and integrations across Azure services ( e.g. App Services, Functions, AKS, data services)

• Build a CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains ( e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub)

• Support cloud security and identity concepts ( e.g. Entra ID / Azure AD, role ‑ based access, network security)

• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues across development, test, and production environments

• Work closely with solution architects to implement architectural designs and standards

• Contribute to documentation, technical guidelines, and operational handover

• Use AI-assisted coding tools and agentic development workflows as part of daily engineering practice

• Drive AI-assisted engineering adoption by establishing patterns, guardrails, and best practices

• Comfortable working with AI agents as part of the engineering toolchain

• Awareness of responsible AI usage in enterprise engineering contexts
  

Your Profile

• Practical experience working with Microsoft Azure in engineering or operations roles

• Good understanding of cloud concepts , virtual networking, identity, and security

• Experience with automation and scripting ( e.g. PowerShell, Azure CLI)

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and version ‑ controlled deployments

• Experience with CI/CD tools ( e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub)

• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and operational best practices in cloud environments

• Willingness to learn and grow toward more complex cloud and platform responsibilities

• Ability to work in a team ‑ oriented , customer ‑ focused environment

• Fluency in German and English are a mandatory requirement

Nice to Have

• Experience with container technologies (Docker, AKS ,Redhat OpenShift )

• Basic knowledge of application or data architectures

• Exposure to security, governance, or compliance topics

• Experience with Data, AI, or automation services on Azure
  

What Sets You Apart

• Hands ‑ on mindset and passion for cloud technologies

• Structured and solution ‑ oriented working style

• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate

• Motivation to continuously learn and earn certifications
  

Grow Your Career with Us

What we offer at Avanade:

• Work with the Microsoft Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row)

• Extensive learning opportunities, including paid training and certifications

• Collaboration with experienced cloud professionals in international teams

• Clear career paths toward Senior Cloud Engineer, Cloud Architect, or Platform Engineer

• Competitive compensation above the applicable IT collective agreement

• We place great importance on performance-based and competitive remuneration and, depending on your experience and qualifications, offer you an attractive compensation package that is significantly above the IT collective agreement (IT‑KV) minimum salary.
  (The current IT collective agreement minimum salary (2024) in Austria ranges from €43,078 to €71,848 on a full-time basis, depending on the classification.)

Learn more about some of our benefits here .

The Perfect Place to Work

More than 60,000 professionals, 26 countries, and one universe — that’s Avanade. No matter the digital challenge, we find the solution within the Microsoft ecosystem. Because one thing is clear: we come from good stock. Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation brought us into being in the year 2000. Naturally, we skillfully combine the best of both worlds.

If you decide to contribute your skills and individual talents at Avanade, you will be rewarded with unique experiences, unlimited learning opportunities, and ambitious growth.

And while we continue to invest in our diverse and inclusive culture — becoming even more innovative and creative along the way — we ensure that our clients benefit from our technological innovations and that our communities thrive. You will become part of a smart team that supports, encourages, guides you, and relies on your expertise. The perfect start at a company founded to implement mission‑critical, leading technology solutions while also striving to improve the way people work, interact, and live.

Do What Matters

We believe that inclusive and diverse teams can overcome any challenge — if you face challenges with passion and courage, you are exactly right with us. Your application is welcome regardless of your background, nationality, faith, disability, age, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender. With us, you can simply be yourself. Diversity in all its forms is close to our hearts and a core part of Avanade’s culture.