Senior DevOps Engineer

About Role:

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior DevOps Engineer (Microsoft Azure) to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and automated cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Bicep, Managed Identities, and Key Vault integration. This role requires a hands-on professional who can drive automation, ensure system reliability, and implement DevOps best practices across environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates to provision and manage cloud resources.
• Configure and manage Azure Managed Identities and integrate Azure Key Vault for secure storage and retrieval of secrets, certificates, and credentials.
• Automate provisioning, scaling, and monitoring of Azure services for high availability and performance.
• Implement containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Monitor and maintain infrastructure health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Collaborate with development teams to embed DevOps best practices, including automation, testing, and continuous delivery.
• Enforce security, compliance, and governance policies across CI/CD workflows and cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to deployments, pipelines, and infrastructure.
• Create and maintain documentation for architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. Required Skills & Qualifications:
• 4+ years of hands-on experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure environments.
• Proven expertise in Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, Boards, and Artifacts).
• Strong command of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and hands-on experience using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Experience implementing Managed Identities, Key Vault integration, and secure credential management.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD workflows, branching strategies, and release management.
• Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes / AKS).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation tasks.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (Azure Monitor, Grafana, Prometheus, etc.).
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile and cross-functional teams.
  
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience managing multi-environment deployments (Dev, QA, Staging, Production).
• Familiarity with Azure Policy, RBAC, and governance frameworks.
• Understanding of DevSecOps and integrating security scans into CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to cost optimization, auto-scaling, and resilient architecture patterns.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.