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

We seek a highly skilled Azure DevOps and GitLab Engineer with cloud automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) expertise.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and managing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure deployment, and ensuring efficient Azure cloud operations. Candidates with AZ-400 : Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification will be highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities :

CI/CD and Infrastructure Automation :

- Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitLab CI/CD.

- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for Azure resource provisioning.

- Automate deployments and cloud resource management with Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

- Maintain Git branching strategies such as GitFlow and trunk-based development to streamline development.

Azure Services and Cloud Integration :

- Deploy and manage Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure Data Factory (ADF).

- Implement event-driven architectures using Azure Event Grid, Event Hub, and Service Bus.

- Work with Azure SQL and Databricks for data processing, analytics, and storage.

- Optimize Azure cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

Security, Monitoring, and Compliance :

- Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and security policies in DevOps workflows.

- Secure secrets and credentials with Azure Key Vault.

- Set up monitoring and logging using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

- Ensure compliance with DevSecOps best practices and integrate security scanning tools such as SonarQube, Snyk, or Aqua Security.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement :

- Work closely with developers, cloud architects, and data engineers to optimize CI/CD and deployment processes.

- Troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline failures, infrastructure issues, and security vulnerabilities.

- Advocate for Azure DevOps best practices and automated testing strategies.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, and cloud automation.

- AZ-400: Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification is required.

- Strong expertise in Terraform and Bicep for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

- Experience with Python scripting for automation.

- Hands-on experience with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, ADF, and Databricks.

- Strong knowledge of event-driven architectures, including Event Grid, Event Hub, and Service Bus.

- Proficiency in SQL, Azure SQL, and database performance tuning.

- Strong understanding of containerization, including Docker and Kubernetes/AKS.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments.

- Familiarity with machine learning workflows in Databricks.

- Experience in Azure Networking, including VNETs, Private Endpoints, Firewall, and Network Security Groups.

- Exposure to serverless architectures such as Azure Functions.

- Knowledge of DevSecOps and compliance standards, including SOC2 and ISO27001.

Certifications :

- AZ-400 : Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification.

- Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).

- Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).

- HashiCorp Certified : Terraform Associate