Azure DevOps Engineer

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native solutions.

You will work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline delivery pipelines, improve system reliability, and accelerate software releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM Templates
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
• Implement containerization and orchestration solutions using Docker and Kubernetes
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability using tools like Azure Monitor and Application Insights
• Collaborate with development teams to improve build, release, and deployment processes
• Ensure security best practices, compliance, and governance in cloud environments
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues across environments
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions

Required Skills & Qualifications

Core Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services (VMs, App Services, AKS, Storage, Networking)
• Expertise in CI/CD tools, especially Azure DevOps
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, ARM, or Bicep
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git

DevOps & Cloud Practices

• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and Agile methodologies
• Experience in implementing automated testing and deployment pipelines
• Knowledge of microservices and cloud-native architectures
• Familiarity with security best practices (IAM, Key Vault, policies)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus and Grafana
• Azure certifications such as AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer Expert)
• Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS/Google Cloud Platform) is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset

Nice to Have

• Experience with release management and environment strategy
• Exposure to cost optimization and FinOps practices
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards