Azure DevOps Lead

Job Title:

Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for microservices-based applications.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform to provision and manage Azure resources.
• Skilled in managing and configuring Azure PaaS services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, Application Insights, Azure Key Vault, Azure SQL / Cosmos DB.
• Proficient in implementing and managing containerization (Docker) and orchestration using AKS/Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
• Capable of writing, optimizing, and maintaining YAML pipelines and automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Well-versed with source control and branching strategies using Git (Azure Repos/GitHub).
• Strong understanding of C#/.NET application build and deployment processes (ability to write/modify code is an added advantage).
• Able to define and enforce best practices for security, governance, secrets management, scalability, and high availability.
• Experience in mentoring team members, providing technical guidance, and driving DevOps best practices.
• Able to lead or support project DevOps activities with minimal supervision from Delivery Leads.
• Responsible for troubleshooting build, deployment, and environment-related issues across Dev, QA, UAT, and Production.

Mandatory Skills required:

• Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines)
• ARM / Bicep / Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Docker & Kubernetes (AKS)
• Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Application Insights, Key Vault, Azure Databases
• YAML pipelines and automation (PowerShell / Bash / Python)
• Git-based version control and branching strategies
• Strong troubleshooting and cloud operations expertise

Good to Have Skills:

• Experience leading or mentoring DevOps engineers
• Understanding of microservices and distributed architecture
• Knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, Load Balancing, Firewalls, VNETs)
• Experience with .NET/C# application deployment automation
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and secrets management
• Exposure to cost optimization and Azure governance practices