Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer (Azure)

Job description

TechOps - CloudOps - DevOps - Senior At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Cloud DevOps Engineer (Azure) The opportunity We are looking for a skilled Cloud DevOps Engineer with expertise in Azure cloud platform. This role is responsible for end-to-end DevOps build and deployment of infrastructure and automation, CI/CD pipeline development, and incident resolution across cloud environment. The role will handle escalations, lead root cause analysis, and collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to deliver high-availability services. Your key responsibilities Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Design, deploy, and manage scalable AKS clusters for mission‑critical workloads. Implement secure cluster networking, workload identities, and governance policies. Optimize AKS performance, reliability, and cost as part of the platform architecture. Integrate AKS with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and monitoring solutions. ARM Templates \& Bicep Develop reusable ARM/Bicep infrastructure‑as‑code templates for automated deployments. Standardize resource deployments through parameterized and modular Bicep templates. Migrate legacy ARM templates to Bicep for improved maintainability. Ensure consistency, compliance, and repeatability across environments using IaC best practices. Azure DevOps Architect and implement end‑to‑end CI/CD pipelines for applications and infrastructure. Lead DevOps automation initiatives across build, release, testing, and deployment workflows. Implement secure DevOps practices, including secrets management and pipeline governance. Manage Azure Repos, Boards, Pipelines, Artifacts, and environment configurations. Landing Zone Architecture Design and implement Azure Landing Zones aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF). Define foundational architecture for identity, networking, governance, policies, and management groups. Build scalable enterprise-ready landing zones for multi‑subscription and multi‑environment setups. Implement guardrails such as Azure Policies, RBAC structures, and blueprint‑style templates. Terraform \& Terraform Cloud Develop and manage Terraform modules for consistent provisioning across environments. Implement Terraform Cloud/Enterprise for remote state management and secure pipelines. Automate Azure infrastructure deployments using version-controlled IaC. Enforce policies, workspaces, and governance using Terraform Cloud capabilities. Documentation \& Best Practices Create detailed architectural documents, design specs, deployment guides, and runbooks. Maintain IaC repositories with clear documentation, versioning, and conventions. Conduct knowledge transfer sessions, workshops, and technical enablement for teams. Provide guidance on DevOps, cloud governance, scalability, cost optimization, and security best practices. Responsible for decision-making, optimizing processes, resource management, and overseeing team management as needed for task execution. Accountable for allocating personnel, supervising team members, assigning tasks, ensuring that the team has the necessary tools and support to succeed in their roles and optimizing and evaluating their performance to meet organizational goals. Skills and attributes for success Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform; good understanding of ARM Templates/ Biceps. Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash and Python. Deep understanding of Azure services(VMs, Blob Storage, AKS, AAD). Container orchestration and management using Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker. Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible. Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, IAM policies, and compliance standards. Experience with ITSM tools like ServiceNow for incident and change management. Strong documentation and communication skills. To qualify for the role, you must have 7 years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure operations, and automation. Hands-on expertise in Building and deploying Azure cloud environments for high availability systems. Proficiency in Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD tooling, and automation scripting. Experience in a 24x7 rotational support model. Relevant certifications in Azure (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert). Technologies and Tools Must haves Cloud Platforms: Azure CI/CD \& Deployment: Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure as Code: Terraform Containerization: Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, Helm Logging \& Monitoring: Azure Monitor Configuration \& Automation: Ansible, Bash Incident \& ITSM: ServiceNow or equivalent Certification: Azure relevant certifications Good to have Cloud Infrastructure: CloudFormation, ARM Templates CI/CD \& Deployment: GitHub Actions, Security: IAM Policies, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Hub Networking: VPC, Subnets, Load Balancers, Security Groups (AWS/Azure) Scripting: Python/Bash Observability: OpenTelemetry, Datadog, Splunk Compliance: Azure Security Center, Azure CAF What we look for Enthusiastic learners with a passion for cloud technologies and DevOps practices. Problem solvers with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and optimization. Team players who can collaborate effectively in a remote or hybrid work environment. Detail-oriented professionals with strong documentation skills. What we offer EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations -- Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK -- and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vi