Azure Devops Engineer

Job Title: DevOps Engineer with Azure
Experience: 3+ Years (Relevant)
Location: Bangalore/Hyd/Chennai

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented and experienced DevOps Engineer with a strong background in Azure to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of hands-on experience in implementing and managing DevOps practices and tools on the Microsoft Azure platform. This role will focus on automating, monitoring, and optimizing the deployment and operation of cloud-based applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, enabling continuous integration and continuous deployment for various applications.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure Bicep.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of cloud-based applications using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and other relevant tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Manage source control using Git and integrate repositories with Azure DevOps for seamless CI/CD workflows.
• Implement and maintain containerization solutions using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes (AKS).
• Configure and manage Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking, and Databases.
• Ensure the security and compliance of the cloud environment, including implementing Azure security best practices, role-based access control (RBAC), and network security groups (NSG).
• Automate testing and deployment processes to improve the efficiency and reliability of software releases.
• Provide ongoing support for the development and operations teams, including troubleshooting issues and optimizing cloud-based deployments.

Mandatory Skills:

• Azure DevOps: Strong experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency with tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure Bicep for automating infrastructure provisioning.
• Azure Cloud Services: Hands-on experience with Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking, and Databases.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) for deploying and managing containerized applications.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and other monitoring tools to ensure optimal application performance.
• Version Control: Experience with Git and integration with Azure DevOps repositories.
• Automation: Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automating DevOps processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible or Chef.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in Agile development teams.
• Knowledge of Azure security practices, including Azure Key Vault, RBAC, and NSGs.
• Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Administrator Associate.

Originally posted on Himalayas