Lead Software Engineer (Azure Devops)

We are looking for a dynamic DevOps Engineer who can architect, implement, and manage cloud-native solutions on the Azure platform. The role demands strong automation capabilities, deep cloud infrastructure knowledge, and a collaborative mindset to drive continuous integration and delivery.

• Design and maintain scalable cloud environments across development, testing, and production.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform or Bicep.
• Deploy and manage containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Integrate security practices into DevOps workflows (DevSecOps).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support agile development and release cycles.
• Lead governance, compliance, and maturity initiatives within cloud operations.

• Proficiency in Azure cloud services (e.g., Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines).
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Experience with Git/GitHub, YAML pipelines, and code quality tools like SonarQube.
• Familiarity with RBAC, Pod Security Standards, and network policies.
• Solid understanding of Linux systems and cloud security best practices.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Bicep.
• Monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.

• Multi-cloud experience (Azure, GCP, AWS).
• Automation testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JMeter).
• Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
• Knowledge of container security tools (e.g., Aqua, Twistlock).
• Familiarity with API gateways and microservices architecture.
• Exposure to AI/ML pipeline integration and data engineering workflows.
• Experience with GitOps practices and tools like ArgoCD or Flux.
• Understanding of compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA).