Hiring Azure DevOps

Dear Candidates,

We are hiring for Azure DevOps & Release Manager at Saisystems Technology.

Please find below job details & job description.

Experience - 5+ years

Location - Pune

Work Mode - Work from office

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Azure DevOps and Release Manager to lead our software deployment, integration, and release processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and release management within the Azure ecosystem. This role requires excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills to ensure efficient and high-quality software releases.

Key Responsibilities:

1. DevOps and CI/CD Pipeline Management:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for various applications.
• Automate deployment processes to ensure fast, reliable, and repeatable releases.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests and quality checks into the pipelines.

2. Release Management:

• Plan, schedule, and manage software releases across multiple environments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and smooth releases.
• Monitor and manage release dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Develop and maintain release documentation, including release notes, deployment guides, and rollback procedures.
• Conduct release readiness reviews and post-release retrospectives to identify and implement improvements.
• Implement and manage release branching strategies.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and partners for joint releases.
• Implement and manage version control and release tagging strategies.
• Track and report key metrics for release performance and success.
• Ensure effective communication and training regarding new releases to stakeholders.
• Implement rollback and recovery plans for failed releases.
• Develop and enforce release policies and procedures.

3. Azure Infrastructure Management:

• Manage and optimize Azure resources for performance, cost, and security.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery planning for critical systems.

4. Monitoring and Incident Management:

• Implement and configure monitoring tools to ensure system health and performance.
• Respond to and resolve incidents and issues related to releases and deployments.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.

5. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest DevOps trends, tools, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, CI/CD, and release management.
• Experience with Git version control and branching strategies.
• Expertise in Azure DevOps, including pipelines, repos, artifacts, and boards.
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services, infrastructure management, and automation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Grafana, and ELK stack.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with .Net Development
• Experience with MSSQL Database Management
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect).
• Knowledge of security best practices in DevOps and cloud environments.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency in using release management tools and frameworks.
• Experience with change management and risk management in the context of software releases.
• Knowledge of release automation tools such as Jenkins, Octopus Deploy, or Spinnaker.
• Experience with feature flag management tools.
• Ability to manage and track configuration changes across environments.
• Understanding of database release and migration strategies.
• Familiarity with cloud-native application architectures.
• Proficiency in network and security configuration management for releases.
• Strong documentation skills for maintaining detailed release records.