Azure Devops Engineer

Our MNC client is looking for a skilled Azure DevOps Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining DevOps solutions using Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps. The candidate will be responsible for building and managing CI/CD pipelines, implementing infrastructure as code, supporting cloud environments, and driving automation and DevSecOps practices. 

Job Description /Responsibilities:

• Design, create, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. 
• Manage and administer Azure DevOps services, including Repos, Pipelines, Boards, and related services. 
• Implement and maintain Git repositories, branching strategies, pull requests, and code management practices. 
• Develop automation scripts using appropriate scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or similar. 
• Deploy, configure, and manage resources on Microsoft Azure. 
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate and standardize infrastructure provisioning and configuration. 
• Monitor pipeline performance, troubleshoot build and deployment issues, and ensure reliable application delivery. 
• Collaborate with developers, testers, architects, and other stakeholders to improve deployment and release processes. 
• Implement appropriate security and quality checks within CI/CD pipelines. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement of DevOps processes, automation, and engineering practices. 

Technical Skills (Mandatory): 

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as an Azure DevOps Engineer or in a similar DevOps role. 
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps services. 
• Proven experience in creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. 
• Strong proficiency in Git, including branching, merging, pull requests, and branching strategies. 
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud environments. 
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent. 
• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and tools. 
• Good understanding of build, release, deployment, and environment management processes. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. 
• Experience with security scanning, vulnerability assessment, and DevSecOps practices. 
• Knowledge of integrating security and quality gates into CI/CD pipelines. 
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure Developer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or equivalent. 
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and cloud automation would be an added advantage. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert or other relevant Azure certifications.