Azure Platform Engineer

About the role

Merkle, a global experience consultancy with a heritage in data science and business performance, is hiring an Azure Platform Engineer in Sofia. The role builds, configures and supports enterprise-grade Azure platforms, focusing mainly on Azure PaaS services. It is a hands-on position for someone who can work independently, read architecture documentation and deliver secure, production-ready solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Azure PaaS services across development, test and production environments.
• Configure application hosting, networking, security, monitoring and private connectivity.
• Implement Azure platform components according to established architecture and governance standards.
• Troubleshoot platform, networking and deployment issues.
• Ensure solutions meet security, compliance and operational requirements.
• Document implementations and work with architects and engineering teams.

Required profile

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure PaaS services.
• Experience deploying and supporting enterprise-scale Azure environments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, security and platform services.

Required skills

• Azure App Service, Functions, Container Apps, Container Registry
• Azure Front Door, WAF, API Management
• Virtual Networks, NSGs, NAT Gateway, Private Endpoints, Private DNS
• Managed Identity, Key Vault, App Configuration
• Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Data Factory
• Application Insights, Log Analytics, Azure Monitoring and Alerting
• Nice to have: AZ-104, AZ-500, AZ-700, AZ-305

What we offer

• 25 days of paid leave and 3 fixed well-being days a year
• Hybrid work model, free parking for office workers, drinks and snacks in the office
• Parent-friendly culture, life insurance and health/dental insurance or gift vouchers
• Sports card and food vouchers, 2 days off for volunteering
• Sponsored training, conferences and certifications where available