[Hiring] Senior Azure Cloud Engineer Abu Dhabi UAE
Position: Senior Azure Cloud Engineer
Date Posted: 31 January 2026
Industry: Information Technology / Cloud Computing / Digital Transformation
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 10+ Years
Qualification: Estimated Bachelor’s Degree holder in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or relevant professional certifications in Microsoft Azure
Salary: AED 10000 to 20000 (estimate)
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Company: Xebia
Description:
We are currently hiring a highly experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join a leading technology team in Abu Dhabi. This role is designed for a cloud expert with over a decade of experience who is passionate about designing enterprise-grade cloud ecosystems and leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
This position is ideal for a technical leader who can align complex cloud infrastructure with strategic business objectives while delivering secure, scalable, and future-ready Azure solutions.
The Role:
As a Senior Lead Azure Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping cloud strategy and execution, including:
- Architecting and designing enterprise-level Azure solutions with a strong focus on availability, security, and alignment with the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework
- Leading full-scale modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy on-premise systems to Azure-native platforms such as AKS, Serverless, and PaaS services
- Promoting and implementing a code-first mindset by leveraging Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Bicep, along with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
- Establishing governance standards through Azure Landing Zones, Entra ID identity governance, and FinOps-driven cost optimization practices
- Designing and securing hybrid connectivity solutions using ExpressRoute, VPNs, and zero-trust security architectures
Requirements:
- A minimum of 12 years of overall IT experience, including at least 8 years of deep, hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure
- Strong command of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Kubernetes (AKS), Azure networking, and cloud security tools such as Defender for Cloud
- Mandatory proficiency in Arabic or a European language
- Ability and willingness to work on-site in Abu Dhabi
- Microsoft certifications such as AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect) or AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer) are highly preferred
Why Join Us:
You will be part of an elite engineering team delivering high-impact digital transformation projects that are shaping the technological future of the region. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale cloud environments while making a meaningful impact across industries.
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