Azure DevOps Engineer

Job description

**Azure DevOps Engineer** Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and motivated **Azure DevOps Engineer** to design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Azure services, DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and application deployment automation. This role requires collaboration with development, QA, security, and operations teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure software delivery. Key Responsibilities - Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and services. - Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. - Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep). - Configure and manage source control repositories, branching strategies, and release management processes. - Monitor application performance, system health, and cloud resources. - Implement security best practices, compliance controls, and governance policies. - Troubleshoot deployment, infrastructure, and application-related issues. - Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve deployment processes and system reliability. - Manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS). - Support disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity initiatives. - Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures. - Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to DevOps processes and toolsets. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. - 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering. - Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services. - Experience with Azure DevOps Services, including: - Azure Repos - Azure Pipelines - Azure Boards - Azure Artifacts - Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep. - Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python. - Understanding of CI/CD methodologies and automated deployment practices. - Experience with Git version control systems. - Knowledge of networking concepts, security protocols, and cloud governance. - Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics. Preferred Qualifications - Microsoft Azure certifications such as: - Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) - Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) - Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) - Experience with Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). - Knowledge of Docker containerization. - Experience with Security DevOps (DevSecOps) practices. - Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies. - Experience integrating third-party tools such as SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory, Splunk, or Dynatrace.