Azure Engineer

📋 Job Overview

We are Qualco Group, a leading fintech organisation with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative technology solutions to banks and financial institutions. Serving clients in over 30 countries, we leverage advanced technologies, such as AI and analytics, to develop proprietary software and platforms that accelerate digital transformation and generate lasting value for businesses, society, and the broader economy. We are looking for an Azure Engineer with strong IT administration and database management skills to join our cloud operations team. In a fully cloud-first environment, you will manage our Azure-hosted IT systems, maintain critical database platforms, and ensure the availability, performance, and security of our data infrastructure. This is a versatile role that bridges everyday IT operations with modern data engineering practices.

🏢 About Qualco Group

Qualco Group is a leading fintech organisation with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative technology solutions to banks and financial institutions. We serve clients in over 30 countries and leverage advanced technologies like AI and analytics to develop proprietary software and platforms that accelerate digital transformation.

🎯 The Role

You will manage our Azure-hosted IT systems, maintain critical database platforms, and ensure the availability, performance, and security of our data infrastructure. This role bridges everyday IT operations with modern data engineering practices.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Administer Azure-hosted infrastructure: virtual machines, storage accounts, Azure Backup, and disaster recovery configurations
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, Conditional Access policies, and enterprise application registrations
• Deploy and operate Azure SQL Databases
• Monitor database performance, manage index strategies, query tuning, and capacity planning
• Design and maintain backup, replication, and geo-failover configurations to meet RTO/RPO targets
• Develop automation scripts for IT and database tasks
• Support data migrations and schema changes in collaboration with development teams
• Manage Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspaces, and alerting rules for proactive operations
• Assist with compliance, data governance requirements, and internal audits relevant to Greek and EU regulations (GDPR)
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for cloud infrastructure and database incidents
• Ensure all activities are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, while supporting the continued implementation of the Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy

📌 Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in similar roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) — or actively pursuing
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, SSO integrations, MFA, PIM, Conditional Access and enterprise identity management
• Working knowledge in Azure networking (Vnets, Azure firewall, ExpressRoute basics, Hub-and-Spoke networking)
• Hands-on experience managing Azure SQL Database (Backup/Restore strategies, performance tuning, capacity planning)
• Basic T-SQL skills: query writing, stored procedures
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and diagnostic settings
• Proficiency in PowerShell or Python for automation and scripting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Incident ownership, Root Cause Analysis and effective time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Good knowledge of English written & spoken

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive compensation, ticket restaurant card, and annual bonus programs
• Cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile, and data plan
• Modern facilities, free coffee and beverages, and indoor parking
• Private health insurance, onsite occupational doctor, and workplace counselor
• Flexible working model, hybrid/remote benefits & home equipment benefits
• Onsite gym, wellness facilities, and ping pong room
• Career and talent development tools
• Mentoring, coaching, personalized annual learning and development plan
• Employee referral bonus, regular wellbeing, ESG, and volunteering activities

🛂 Visa & Eligibility

At Qualco Group, we value diversity and inclusivity. Your race, gender identity and expression, age ethnicity or disability make no difference in Qualco. We want to attract, develop, promote, and retain the best people based only on their ability and behavior.