Centific - Azure DevOps Lead - CI/CD Pipeline (8-12 yrs)

Immediate Joiner and Individual Contributor

Job Description :

Role & Responsibilities :

- Collaborate with development and operations teams to define the overall DevOps strategy and roadmaps that leverage Azure DevOps tools and practices.

- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for various application types and technology stacks.

Tool Selection and Configuration :

- Select, configure, and integrate appropriate Azure DevOps tools and services, such as Azure Pipelines, Azure Repos, Azure Artifacts, and Azure Boards, to support the software development lifecycle.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) :

- Implement infrastructure provisioning and deployment using IaC tools like Azure Resource Manager templates, Terraform, or ARM templates.

- Automate environment provisioning and scaling for applications on Azure.

Automation and Orchestration :

- Design and implement automated workflows, including build, test, deployment, and monitoring processes, using Azure DevOps pipelines and scripting languages.

- Implement automated testing and quality assurance practices.

Security and Compliance :

- Incorporate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines, such as vulnerability scanning, code analysis, and security testing.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Monitoring and Logging :

- Configure monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor and other tools to ensure visibility into application performance and infrastructure health.

- Set up alerts and notifications for timely incident response.

Release Management :

- Define release strategies and deployment patterns for different environments (development, testing, production) using Azure DevOps.

- Manage releases and coordinate deployments across multiple environments.

Continuous Improvement :

- Identify opportunities for process improvement, optimization, and automation within the DevOps lifecycle.

- Conduct regular retrospectives and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Training and Collaboration :

- Provide training and guidance to development and operations teams on Azure DevOps practices and tools.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive DevOps adoption and alignment.

Cloud Governance :

- Define and enforce governance policies, resource tagging, and cost management practices within Azure DevOps.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise :

- Overall 8+ years of experience and a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Azure DevOps.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

- Strong background in infrastructure management and DevOps practices.

- In-depth knowledge of Azure DevOps services and tools, including Azure Pipelines, Azure Repos, Azure Artifacts, and Azure Boards.

- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools and practices.

- Familiarity with Azure cloud services and resource management.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on root cause analysis.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert are often beneficial.

Additional Job Description :

- Having Certifications is a plus

- Remote, office, or hybrid work environment depending on specific position.

- Experience working in projects implemented in Agile/SCRUM/SAFe methodologies.

- Working experience in Retail/CPG and supply chain is a plus.