Junior Azure Cloud Engineer

NCS is a leading AI Tech Services company. With a 15,000-strong team across the Asia Pacific, NCS scales its platforms and capabilities to provide clients with greater agility and AI expertise across a range of Industries. Embracing a strong ecosystem of global partners, NCS transforms technology services delivery combining AI with digital resilience to drive real business impact. NCS is a subsidiary of the Singtel Group. Job Description We are seeking a Junior Azure Cloud Engineer to support the design, implementation, and operation of cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. The candidate will assist in deploying applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), configuring networking, and maintaining cloud services to ensure reliability, security, and scalability. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on Azure experience, familiarity with containerized applications, and basic cloud networking knowledge. Responsibilities | CORE Cloud Infrastructure Assist in provisioning and maintaining cloud resources on Microsoft Azure.Support the setup and configuration of services such as:Virtual MachinesVirtual NetworksAzure StorageAzure Container Registry (ACR)Azure SQL / Managed databasesMonitor system health and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues. Kubernetes & Container Platforms Assist in managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters.Deploy containerized applications using: -Kubernetes manifestsHelm chartsSupport container image workflows including:BuildPush to container registryDeployment updatesTroubleshoot pod, service, and ingress related issues. Qualifications Qualifications Basic experience with Microsoft AzureFamiliarity with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or any container orchestrator platformUnderstanding of Docker containers and how to build, create and manage containersBasic knowledge of Kubernetes conceptsPodsServicesDeploymentsStatefulsetsConfigMapsExperience deploying applications in container environments Understanding of networking fundamentalsTCP/IPSubnetsRoutingFirewall rules Nice-to-Have Basic knowledge of AI concepts and video analytics technologies like OpenCV or FFmpeg.Experience in event-driven architecture and message-driven design.Advanced knowledge of DevSecOps practices. Soft Skills Strong troubleshooting and analytical skillsAbility to work collaboratively with development and infrastructure teamsGood documentation and communication skillsWillingness to learn and grow in cloud technologies Additional Information We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future. Together, we make the extraordinary happen. Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site. Scam Alert We are aware of fraudulent job offers and impersonations of NCS recruiters. Phishing emails using convincing-looking but fake addresses are also commonly used to trick you into thinking that they come from official NCS sources. Please note that all official communications from NCS Group will only be sent from verified corporate email addresses. Always check that the sender’s email address ends with the genuine NCS domain, @ncs.com.sg and beware of extra letters, symbols or misspellings. When in doubt, verify the sender’s identity by contacting us at reachus@ncs.com.sg.