Lead Engineer - Azure | Cloud Solutions

Job Function

Services

The role

• Are you passionate about leading a high-performing cloud engineering team while staying hands-on with modern Azure technologies?
• Do you enjoy shaping scalable cloud platforms and improving automation, governance, and delivery pipelines?
• Are you motivated to coach others and drive continuous improvement in a collaborative, cross-functional environment?

As Lead Engineer, you own the technical leadership of a team responsible for maintaining and evolving the customer's Terraform modules and DevOps pipelines. Azure is the primary cloud platform, but AWS and GCP hyperscalers are also available. You will organize the team's daily work, facilitate agile/kanban ways of working, and act as the main point of contact between your team and other teams being responsible for the cloud platform.

Practical Information:

Location: Budapest, Hungary | Reports to: Head of Cloud Engineering | Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days/week in office) | Language Requirements: fluent/professional level of Hungarian and English

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of the Cloud Engineering team, ensuring clear priorities and effective collaboration
• Drive the development and lifecycle of infrastructure automation, including Terraform modules and Python-based platform tooling
• Own and continuously enhance CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and scalable infrastructure delivery
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert for Azure architecture, networking, and governance frameworks
• Collaborate with security, operations, and cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, stable, and scalable cloud solutions
• Support team development through coaching, regular feedback, and knowledge sharing, while ensuring strong documentation and standards

What we need to see from you

• Strong leadership or coordination experience within a cloud engineering or DevOps environment
• Deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure, including networking, RBAC/PIM, policies, and PaaS services
• Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar)
• Understanding of cloud architecture best practices, such as the Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Experience working in agile/Kanban environments and facilitating team collaboration
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

What we offer:

• Global Company Culture: We defined our 6 core values through our company culture (https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values)
• Structured Onboarding: A mentor who supports your successful start and is at your side with advice and action
• Hybrid Working Model: We work in a 3-day office / 2-day remote setup to support collaboration and team connection, while still offering flexibility.
• Home Office Allowance: Monthly financial support for your remote working days.
• Cafeteria Package (including SZÉP card)
• Commuting Support: If you live outside Budapest, we cover commuting costs to the office and client locations.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medicover health insurance and additional health fund contribution.
• Work-Life Harmony: Extra day off for your birthday and additional company-specific days off.
• Hire to Grow: Access to training opportunities and support for industry-recognized certifications.
• The Human in the Loop: Regular team events and opportunities to connect and collaborate beyond daily work.

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.

Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com. Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR. At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.