Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to help build and scale a secure, reliable DevOps platform. This role is focused on enabling efficient software delivery while ensuring high system performance, scalability, and resilience across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines and shared platform services to support consistent and scalable software delivery
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Define, measure, and track reliability metrics (SLIs/SLOs) to drive performance and operational improvements
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to proactively detect issues and reduce response times
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment processes, and operational workflows to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Identify and remediate performance, scalability, and reliability bottlenecks across systems and pipelines
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to embed reliability, security, and resiliency into system architecture and design
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and implement preventative measures to minimize downtime
• Contribute to capacity planning and ensure systems scale in line with business demand
• Enhance and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities across cloud and on-premises environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or related roles
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, including services such as Azure DevOps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Monitor
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps or similar platforms
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of monitoring, logging, and observability practices
• Familiarity with security best practices in cloud and DevOps environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing SLI/SLO frameworks and reliability engineering practices
• Knowledge of GitOps workflows and modern deployment strategies
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure
• Experience with performance tuning and cost optimization in Azure
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Key Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Proactive mindset with a focus on automation and continuous improvement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable, scalable CI/CD pipelines that support rapid and stable software delivery
• Improved system uptime, performance, and observability
• Reduced manual intervention through automation
• Strong alignment between engineering, operations, and business needs

Candidate Requirements

• Candidates must be within a one hour commute to Wilmington, Delaware and come out of a very large enterprise.
• Candidates also need to have recent projects in the NY, NJ, Delaware or PA area.
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