DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer

Responsibilities:

1. Pipeline Architecture

   : Design, build, and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes.

2. Developer Experience (DevEx

   ): Create and maintain tools that automate build, test, and deployment processes to make life easier for the engineering team.

3. Environment Management

   : Manage Azure-hosted and Docker-based environments; ensure high availability and stability of our containerized .NET and Node.js applications.

4. Code-to-Cloud Collaboration

   : Work alongside the development team to define and document "standardized" environments, bridging the gap between local development and production.

5. Troubleshooting & Performance

   : Resolve issues within the deployment lifecycle and optimize application performance within the Azure ecosystem.

6. Security First

   : Implement and enforce security best practices (DevSecOps) throughout the software development lifecycle.

7. Innovation:

   Continuously evaluate new tools (IaC, observability, serverless) to evolve our tech stack.

Qualifications:

1. Background:

   Bachelor's/master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

2. Versatile Experience :

   Proven experience of minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience as as a DevOps Engineer, OR as a Backend Developer (specifically .NET) with a strong secondary focus on automation and infrastructure.

3. The Tech Stack:

   Strong knowledge of of .NET (C#) and Node.js, combined with hands-on experience in Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes.

4. Cloud Proficiency

   : Practical experience with Microsoft Azure services and web application architecture.

5. Scripting & Automation

   : Strong skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.

6. Methodology

   : A deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

7. Soft Skills

   : Proactive problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex infrastructure concepts to developers.

8. Desired Skills

• Observability: Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Application Insights, or ELK.
• Modern Version Control: Advanced Git skills (branching strategies, hooks, etc.).
• Agile Mindset: Comfort working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

1. Certifications

   (Preferred or Highly Regarded)

• Microsoft Azure Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) (Strongly preferred)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

• Cloud-Native & Containerization

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) (Linux Foundation/CNCF)
• Docker Certified Associate (DCA)

• Infrastructure as Code & DevSecOps

• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) or security-focused credentials such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic and inclusive work environment. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and passion to succeed, we would love to hear from you.