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