About the role

Role Overview

Azure Cloud Engineer for a hybrid (Jersey City, New Jersey) / remote (United States) position. You will build and operate Azure infrastructure and support customer-facing hosted applications with strong focus on security, compliance, scalability, and resilience.

Responsibilities

Configure and deploy Azure cloud services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation.
Work with software developers to gather technical requirements and translate them into IaC deployments.
Collaborate in a team environment: review and evaluate code, processes, and operations.
Develop and maintain code in Azure DevOps/Git, using:
- Bicep, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM)
- PowerShell
Apply DevOps, Agile/Scrum, and CI/CD practices.
Implement cloud security and access controls using Users/Groups/Permissions integrated with Active Directory.
Perform work during maintenance windows/off-hours and act as an escalation point for 24x7 systems.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, software, and connectivity.
Administer and manage Databricks, Power BI, and Azure Data Factory.
Develop and implement business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) plans for cloud services.
Identify and implement opportunities to use Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Train and mentor engineers to help grow the team.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma/GED plus Bachelor’s degree (BS/B.Sc or BA) required.
3–5+ years hands-on experience with:
- Azure Cloud Services
- Azure DevOps
- Bicep, Terraform, ARM templates
- PowerShell
- Infrastructure as Code, Agile/Scrum, CI/CD
- Automation and Artificial Intelligence
Strong written and verbal communication.
Ability to work independently, make decisions, and a strong desire to learn.

Nice to Have

Application security and cloud network architecture.
Scripting for system administration (e.g., bash, PowerShell, Python).
Knowledge of healthcare information systems and compliance/security requirements.
Experience with standards/regulations: SOC 1/2, SOX, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI DSS, ISO27001.

About EXL

EXL is an operations management and analytics company (NASDAQ: EXLS) that helps businesses improve growth and profitability through analytics, data management, digital, BPO, consulting, and technology platforms. It supports multiple industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, and transportation/logistics. The company is headquartered in New York and serves customers globally with large professional teams across regions.