- Location
- New York City New York USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Compensation
- $120,000–140,000/year
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
About Christie's
Founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s is a leading international auction house whose heritage spans fine art, decorative arts, jewellery and exceptional collectibles. Through auctions, private sales and digital platforms, it connects collectors with remarkable objects and the expertise that brings their histories to life. As an employer, Christie’s offers career paths across specialist departments, client services, marketing, technology and operations within a global, culturally rich environment. Its work calls for intellectual curiosity, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, appealing to professionals who value scholarship, commercial acumen and the exacting standards of the international art and luxury markets.
Christie’s seeks a Lead Cloud Engineer to lead hands-on development of secure, scalable Azure PaaS solutions and guide platform engineering across development, operations, and security. The role includes architecture, automation, governance, service optimization, incident leadership, and mentoring; the posted salary range is $120,000–$140,000, excluding discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.
Role & Responsibilities
- Implement scalable, resilient Azure PaaS architectures using App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps, Event Grid, Service Bus, Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, and API Management.
- Lead cloud-native application enablement and advise development teams on cloud adoption, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code best practices.
- Automate Azure resource provisioning and configuration using AZ CLI, PowerShell, ARM, and Bicep.
- Define and implement governance, security, and compliance policies for Azure PaaS environments.
- Optimize the performance, cost, and availability of Azure-hosted services.
- Collaborate with engineering, security, service management, and architecture teams.
- Improve observability to increase reliability and availability.
- Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing across the team.
- Stay current with Azure product changes and evaluate new services and capabilities.
- Lead incident resolution and root cause analysis for platform-related issues.
Qualifications
- Strong experience architecting and delivering Azure PaaS solutions.
- Deep knowledge of Azure App Services, Functions, Azure Container Services, API Management, Event Hub/Service Bus, Cosmos DB, and Azure SQL.
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools, including Bicep and ARM.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, such as GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps.
- Solid scripting knowledge in PowerShell and experience using Azure CLI.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, RBAC, and Azure Policies.
- Strong understanding of Azure networking, including VNETs, private endpoints, network security groups, VNET peering, and firewalls.
- Demonstrated experience leading cloud engineering initiatives or projects.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
- Preferred: Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer and Azure Network Engineer.
- Preferred: Experience with containerization, Docker, and Azure Container Apps.
- Preferred: Exposure to hybrid-cloud or multi-cloud environments, including AWS.
- Preferred: Experience working in Agile delivery models.
- Preferred: Familiarity with FinOps or cost optimization practices.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 120,000 to USD 140,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents, with Christie’s paying an average of 80% of total premiums; 401(k) matching contributions up to 5%, subject to IRS limits; life insurance of three times base salary up to $400,000, fully paid by Christie’s; disability insurance, fully paid by Christie’s; generous time-off and leave policies, including 100% paid family leave up to 16 weeks; fitness-fee and membership reimbursement up to $600 per year; annual discretionary performance bonus plan; commuter benefits, including pre-tax commuter funds and a $21 monthly Christie’s contribution; up to 10 days of backup child or elder care through Bright Horizons; one paid CSR day per year for charitable work; and perks and discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits.
Culture
Christie’s workplace culture centres on specialist expertise, intellectual curiosity and a shared appreciation for art and exceptional objects, with discretion and attentive client service shaping its professional environment. Its international auction business brings together specialists and colleagues across disciplines, combining a distinguished heritage with an evolving approach to digital engagement and the global art market.
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