Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and implementing DevOps practices using Microsoft Azure, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, automation, and cloud architecture. You will work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline deployment processes and ensure the reliability and scalability of our systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
- Manage and monitor Azure environments, including App Services, AKS, VMs, and Azure Functions.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security through automated monitoring, logging, and alerting.
- Implement configuration management and release strategies.
- Optimize build and deployment processes for speed and reliability.
- Automate manual operations and improve deployment frequency and system stability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in dev, test, and production environments.
- Ensure best practices for source control, branching strategies, and artifact management.
- Support development teams with environment setup and deployment scripting.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience with Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Test Plans).
- Strong knowledge of Azure services and architecture.
- Experience with IaC tools such as ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or Ansible.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/AKS).
- Familiarity with Git and version control best practices.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and release management.
- Knowledge of security practices, identity and access management in cloud environments.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or Log Analytics.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or similar Azure certifications.
- Experience with hybrid cloud/on-prem environments.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with tools like Jenkins, Octopus Deploy, SonarQube, or Artifactory.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a high-paced environment.
