Description
- Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Services (Azure Pipelines) and Git-based workflows.
- Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, and/or Terraform for repeatable environment provisioning.
- Containerize applications (Docker) and manage container orchestration platforms such as AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service).
- Automate build, test, release, and rollback processes; integrate automated testing and quality gates into pipelines.
- Monitor and improve platform reliability and observability using logging and monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Prometheus, Grafana).
- Drive platform security and compliance through pipeline controls, secrets management (Key Vault / Vault), and secure configuration practices.
- Implement cost-optimization and governance for Azure resources (tags, policies, budgets).
- Troubleshoot build/release failures, production incidents, and performance bottlenecks; perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.
- Mentor developers in Git workflows, pipeline authoring, best practices for IaC, and cloud-native design.
- Maintain clear documentation : runbooks, deployment playbooks, architecture diagrams, and pipeline templates.
Required Skills & Experience
- 4+ years hands-on experience working with Azure and cloud-native application delivery.
- Deep experience with Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Boards).
- Strong IaC skills with Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
- Solid experience with CI/CD design and YAML pipeline authoring.
- Practical knowledge of containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes preferably AKS.
- Scripting skills : PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python for automation.
- Experience with Git workflows (branching strategies, PRs, code reviews).
- Familiarity with configuration management and secrets management (Azure Key Vault, HashiCorp Vault).
- Understanding of networking, identity (Azure AD), and security fundamentals in Azure.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and incident response skills.
- Good collaboration and communication skills; ability to work across teams.
Certification
AZ-400 : Microsoft Certified : DevOps Engineer Expert or AZ-104 or AZ 305 or Terraform Associate.
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