Senior DevOps Engineer; Azure

Position: Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)
Senior Dev Ops Engineer (Azure & K8s)

We are looking for a Dev Ops Engineer with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes to join our growing Dev Ops team. You'll be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining our continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning, and ensuring the smooth operation of our cloud-native applications. You'll work closely with development and operations teams to optimize our software development lifecycle and enhance system reliability and performance.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops (or similar tools) for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
Provision, configure, and manage Azure infrastructure components, including but not limited to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, and Azure Functions.
Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications on Kubernetes clusters, specifically AKS.
Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Bicep.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the high availability and scalability of our applications in Azure.
Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Power Shell, Python, Bash) to streamline operational tasks.
Implement and enforce security best practices across our Azure environment and Kubernetes clusters.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure applications are designed for cloud-native deployment and operational efficiency.
Participate in on-call rotation as needed to support critical systems.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in Azure, Kubernetes, and Dev Ops.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

4+ years of experience as a Dev Ops Engineer or in a similar role.
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Solid understanding and practical experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
Proficiency in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Git Lab CI).

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates).
Strong scripting skills (e.g., Power Shell, Python, Bash).
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
Good understanding of networking concepts in a cloud environment.

Experience with Git version control.
Excellent problem-solving attitude.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills in English.
BS in Computer Science, IT, IS, or equivalent experience.

NICE TO HAVE:
Certifications in Azure (e.g., Azure Dev Ops Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate).
Knowledge of microservices architecture.

Experience with container registries (e.g., Azure Container Registry, Docker Hub).