Devops Engineer-Sr. Associate/Associate Director

DevOps Engineer-Sr. Associate/Associate Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Azure Platform & DevOps Engineer to lead the design, automation, and management of scalable, secure, and cost-optimised cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. This role blends deep expertise in Azure infrastructure engineering, DevOps practices, and platform reliability, with a strong focus on Kubernetes, CI/CD, and event-driven architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Azure Infrastructure & Platform Engineering (60%)

• Architect, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on Azure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates.
• Build secure, scalable, and highly available solutions aligned with architectural best practices.
• Manage Azure networking, identity, RBAC, and help ensure compliance with standards such as SOC 2, NIST, and internal governance frameworks.
• Implement cost optimisation, backup/recovery, and business continuity strategies.
• Maintain and support Kafka clusters (Apache Kafka or Confluent) for event-driven systems.

DevOps, Automation & Containerisation (40%)

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Argo CD.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and operations using Linux, PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Golang.
• Implement GitOps workflows and automate Kubernetes deployments using Argo CD or Flux.
• Manage containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including scaling, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure smooth deployments and platform reliability.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years proven experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps engineering, with a strong focus on Azure.
• Ability to communicate technically complex concepts to stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments.
• Familiarity with application development processes and debugging.
• Experience with container security, RBAC, and cloud-native security practices.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure IaaS/PaaS, networking, identity, and security.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Experience managing Kubernetes (AKS) in production environments and deploying with Helm and Argo CD.
• Strong scripting skills in Linux, PowerShell, Python, or Golang.
• Experience with Kafka or Confluent platforms.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like Azure Monitor and Prometheus.
• Knowledge of cloud governance, cost management, and security best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Azure (AZ-104, AZ-305) or Kubernetes (CKA).