Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Description

DevOps Azure JD Job Title: Azure DevOps Engineer Experience: Minimum 5 years Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain scalable infrastructure solutions in Azure. Deploy and manage Azure IaaS and PaaS services. Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, Terraform, or ARM templates. Ensure system security and compliance with Azure Security Center. Collaborate with development teams for seamless application deployment. Requirements: Proficiency in Azure services and solutions. Experience with CI/CD tools and practices. Knowledge of PowerShell and scripting. Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are mandatory. Familiarity with AWS or GCP is a plus. Elaborative form of the requirement Key Responsibilities: Infrastructure Design and Implementation: Design, build, and operate robust and scalable infrastructure solutions hosted on Azure and hybrid-cloud environments. Ensure systems are designed for reliability, scalability, and security to meet enterprise project requirements. Deployment and Management: Deploy Azure IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service) solutions effectively. Manage and monitor the health and performance of cloud resources, ensuring optimal configuration and operation. Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar tools to automate the software development lifecycle. Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated testing and deployment processes. Security and Compliance: Implement Azure Security best practices, including identity management and access control. Utilize Azure Security Center and Sentinel to monitor and respond to security threats. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless application deployment and integration. Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Requirements: Technical Skills: Proven experience with Azure services, including but not limited to Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure Logic Apps. Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes. Experience with Server cost optimization, Monitoring, Code deployments, and managing various instances. Certifications: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment or Azure Solutions Architect certification is mandatory. Additional certifications in AWS or GCP are beneficial. Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in an agile environment, contributing to team objectives and delivering on commitments. Desirable Experience: Experience with Azure DevOps Services and Azure Pipelines. Knowledge of security components such as Azure Active Directory, Azure Policy, and role-based access control (RBAC). Familiarity with application performance monitoring tools like Application Insights or New Relic.