Lead DevOps - Next Gen

We are seeking a seasoned Lead Azure DevOps Engineer to spearhead the design, implementation, and optimization of our DevOps practices. This role is pivotal in driving automation, streamlining CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of cloud infrastructure hosted in Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience in Azure cloud services, DevOps methodologies, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities
DevOps Strategy & Leadership
Lead the DevOps team to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and infrastructure management.
Define and enforce DevOps best practices across development, testing, and operations teams.
Cloud Infrastructure Management
Architect, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on Azure.
Monitor and optimize Azure resources, including virtual machines, containers, storage, and networking components.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
Pipeline & Automation
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
Automate repetitive tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce errors
Collaboration & Mentorship
Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure seamless delivery pipelines.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in DevOps practices and tools.
Monitoring & Incident Management
Implement monitoring and logging solutions (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).
Lead incident resolution, root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
Security & Compliance
Enforce secure development and deployment practices, including role-based access controls and data protection strategies.
Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in DevOps with a focus on Azure cloud services.
Strong expertise in Azure DevOps tools, including Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Test Plans, and Artifacts.
Proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.
Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor).
In-depth knowledge of networking, security, and cloud-native architecture.
Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect).
Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus.
Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
A collaborative and innovative work environment.
hybrid options.