Azure Devops Engineer

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Lead Azure DevOps to join our growing DevOps team. As a Lead, you will play a pivotal role in managing, designing, and implementing end-to-end DevOps solutions, with a strong focus on Azure DevOps and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in CI/CD pipeline creation, automation, and cloud security best practices, alongside hands-on experience in Azure cloud services. This is a leadership role that will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline development workflows, improve system reliability, and ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Azure DevOps Services & Cloud Infrastructure: • Manage and optimize Azure DevOps Services, implement cloud infrastructure solutions using Azure resources, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems. • CI/CD Pipeline Development: • Design, implement, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate application deployment and enhance software delivery processes. • Scripting & Automation: • Develop and maintain scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate repetitive tasks, system configuration, and enhance operational efficiency. • Security Best Practices: • Implement and enforce security best practices and policies within Azure cloud environments to protect data and applications. Ensure that all systems comply with the latest security protocols. • Version Control Systems (Git): • Manage code versioning using Git and collaborate with development teams to streamline version control workflows, including branching, merging, and pull request processes. • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): • Lead efforts to define and deploy infrastructure using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, and Azure CLI, ensuring infrastructure is repeatable, scalable, and maintainable. • Monitoring & Logging: • Oversee the integration of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools to proactively detect and respond to issues in the system. Continuously optimize monitoring workflows for greater efficiency and insight. • Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting: • Lead efforts to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to the Azure cloud environment, DevOps pipelines, and application deployment. • Collaboration & Communication: • Foster strong collaboration between development, operations, and security teams. Act as a subject-matter expert and provide guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams on best practices for Azure DevOps and cloud environments. • Documentation & Reporting: • Create and maintain clear documentation on all DevOps processes, procedures, and guidelines. Report regularly on the status of pipelines, deployments, and infrastructure. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Azure DevOps Expertise: Proven experience working with Azure DevOps Services, including pipeline creation, release management, and environment management. • Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience in Azure Cloud, including managing and deploying cloud resources and services. • CI/CD Pipeline Creation: Strong experience in designing, building, and managing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. • Scripting & Automation: Advanced proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python for task automation and infrastructure management. • Security Best Practices: Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, and compliance best practices within Azure. • Version Control: Solid knowledge of version control systems such as Git, including experience with branching strategies, pull requests, and merge workflows. • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in using Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure CLI, to manage cloud resources. • Monitoring & Logging: Familiarity with monitoring and logging platforms such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or third-party solutions to maintain application performance and availability. • Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting: Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues across a variety of systems and platforms. • Communication & Teamwork: Exceptional communication skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making in cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: • Certifications: Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus. • Experience with Agile: Previous experience working in Agile/Scrum environments is beneficial. • Containerization & Orchestration: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration technologies is a plus. Skills: Devops, Gitlab Experience: 7.00-12.00 Years