Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing DevOps practices using Microsoft Azure. The candidate will be responsible for driving automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure as code (IaC) to ensure efficient and reliable software deployment pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps services.
  
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure CLI.
  
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline and enhance release management processes.
  
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance and reliability in cloud environments.
  
• Implement automated testing frameworks and ensure quality assurance within the deployment pipelines.
  
• Establish best practices and governance for cloud deployment and security.
  
• Manage version control using Git and Azure Repos.
  
• Define and implement configuration management and container orchestration with Kubernetes, Docker, or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  
• Engage in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and backup strategies in Azure cloud.
  
• Mentor and guide junior team members and coordinate cross-team DevOps initiatives.
  
• Stay updated with the latest Azure DevOps tools, industry trends, and best practices.
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  
• Minimum 8 years of experience in DevOps engineering or related roles.
  
• Strong expertise with Azure DevOps, including Pipelines, Boards, Repos, and Artifacts.
  
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Ansible.
  
• Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
  
• Extensive experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
  
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure services (Azure App Services, Azure VMs, Azure Storage, AKS, etc.).
  
• Experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes or AKS.
  
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
  
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and ELK stack.
  
• Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders