Azure Devops Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• GitHub Actions Development:
• Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions to support multi-environment deployments.
• Leverage GitHub Actions for automated builds, tests, and deployments, ensuring integration with Azure services.
• Create reusable GitHub Actions templates and libraries for consistent DevOps practices.
• GitHub Repository Administration:
• Manage GitHub repositories, branching strategies, and access permissions.
• Implement GitHub features like Dependabot, code scanning, and security alerts to enhance code quality and security.
• Azure DevOps Integration:
• Utilize Azure Pipelines in conjunction with GitHub Actions to orchestrate complex CI/CD workflows.
• Configure and manage Azure services such as:
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration.
• Azure Application Gateway and Azure Front Door for load balancing and traffic management.
• Azure Monitoring, Azure App Insights, and Azure KeyVault for observability, diagnostics, and secure secrets management.
• HELM charts and Microsoft Bicep for Infrastructure as Code.
• Automation & Scripting:
• Develop robust automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or Python to streamline operational tasks.
• Automate monitoring, deployments, and environment management workflows.
• Infrastructure Management:
• Oversee and maintain cloud environments with a focus on scalability, security, and reliability.
• Implement containerization strategies using Docker and orchestration via AKS.
• Collaboration:
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align DevOps practices with business objectives while maintaining compliance and security standards.
• Monitoring & Optimization:
• Deploy and maintain monitoring and logging tools to ensure system performance and uptime.
• Optimize pipeline execution times and infrastructure costs.
• Documentation & Best Practices:
• Document GitHub Actions workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure infrastructure configurations.
• Advocate for best practices in version control, security, and DevOps methodologies.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps engineering with a focus on GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps tools.
• Proven track record of designing CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions in production environments.
• Extensive experience with Azure services, including AKS, Azure Front Door, Azure Application Gateway, Azure KeyVault, Azure App Insights, and Azure Monitoring.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, including Microsoft Bicep and HELM charts.

Technical Skills:

• GitHub Actions Expertise: Deep understanding of GitHub Actions, workflows, and integrations with Azure services.
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, and Python for creating automation scripts and custom GitHub Actions.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Security Best Practices: Familiarity with securing CI/CD pipelines, secrets management, and cloud environments.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Hands-on experience with Azure Monitoring, App Insights, and logging solutions to ensure system reliability.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional and global teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in DevOps practices within the financial or tax services industries.
• Familiarity with advanced GitHub features such as Dependabot, Security Alerts, and CodeQL.
• Knowledge of additional CI/CD platforms like Jenkins or CircleCI.