Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Summary: 
We are seeking a skilled  Azure DevOps Engineer   to design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines on Microsoft Azure . The ideal candidate will work closely with development, operations, and security teams to enhance software delivery and deployment processes within the Azure  ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain  CI/CD pipelines   using  Azure   DevOps   for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
  
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications in  Azure   environments.
  
• Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline performance and resolve issues proactively.
  
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using  Azure   Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, or Bicep .
  
• Implement security and compliance best practices within the  Azure   DevOps   pipeline.
  
• Work with  Azure   services   such as  Azure   Kubernetes Service (AKS),  Azure   Functions,  Azure   App Services, and  Azure   Virtual Machines   to optimize deployment strategies.
  
• Configure and manage  Azure   DevOps   Repos, Boards, Artifacts, and Test Plans.
  
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies within the  Azure   DevOps   ecosystem.
  
• Document pipeline processes, configurations, and best practices for team reference.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
• Proven experience in  Azure   DevOps   pipeline development   and automation.
  
• Hands-on experience with  Azure   DevOps   Services (Azure   Pipelines, Repos, and Artifacts) .
  
• Strong knowledge of  containerization   (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration within  Azure   Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as  PowerShell, Bash, or Python .
  
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using  Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates .
  
• Familiarity with  Azure   security best practices, identity management (Azure   AD), and networking (VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancers) .
  
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for resolving deployment and infrastructure issues.
  
• Understanding of  monitoring and logging tools   such as  Azure   Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics .
  

Qualifications (Good to have):

• Microsoft Certified:  Azure   DevOps   Engineer   Expert   certification.
  
• Experience with Agile methodologies and  DevOps   culture.