Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Title: Senior Azure DevOps Engineer (7+ Years Experience)

Location: Ahmedabad

Experience: 7+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to lead cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, and CI/CD strategy on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep expertise in infrastructure design, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and modern deployment practices using GitHub and Azure-native tools.

Key Responsibilities

1. Azure Infrastructure Management

• Design, provision, and maintain Azure resources including Virtual Networks, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, and Key Vaults
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
• Monitor infrastructure health, performance, and cost using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
• Manage subscriptions, resource groups, RBAC policies, and governance using Azure Policy and Blueprints
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity strategies are implemented and regularly tested

2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Azure Bicep

• Own and maintain the Azure Bicep codebase
• Design, develop, review, and refactor Bicep templates and reusable modules
• Enforce IaC best practices: modular architecture, parameterization, naming standards, and code reuse
• Perform what-if deployments and validate infrastructure changes in non-production environments
• Maintain version-controlled infrastructure in GitHub with strong documentation and commit practices

3. CI/CD & GitHub Workflows

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes for applications and infrastructure
• Implement branch protection rules, environment approvals, and secrets management using Azure Key Vault + GitHub Secrets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (20+ developers) to optimize pipelines, reduce build times, and resolve failures
• Enforce release management practices including versioning, changelogs, and rollback strategies

4. DevOps & Automation

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (where applicable)
• Develop automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Drive automation across provisioning, configuration, and deployments
• Improve system reliability, scalability, and deployment efficiency

5. Containerization & Orchestration

• Build and manage containerized workloads using Docker
• Deploy, manage, and scale applications using Kubernetes / Azure Kubernetes Service
• Optimize cluster performance, cost, and security

6. Monitoring, Security & Governance

• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging strategies across environments
• Ensure secure access control using Azure Active Directory and RBAC
• Integrate DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards

7. Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with development, QA, and product teams
• Mentor junior engineers and drive DevOps best practices
• Establish standards for infrastructure, CI/CD, and release management
• Act as a key stakeholder in architecture and technical decision-making

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps / Cloud Engineering
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions
• Strong experience with Azure Bicep / Infrastructure as Code
• Proficiency in Git-based workflows and repository management (GitHub)
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes / AKS)
• Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
• Experience in multi-cloud environments (AWS / GCP)
• Exposure to microservices and distributed systems
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and compliance frameworks

Key Competencies

• Strong ownership and accountability
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Continuous learning and improvement mindset

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead modern cloud and DevOps initiatives
• High-impact role with ownership and strategic influence
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

Join our team and contribute to a collaborative, innovative environment, where your ideas can truly make a difference.

We look forward to receiving your application