Azure DevOps Engineer

• CI/CD Pipeline Management:

• Design, build, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps pipelines for continuous integration, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Terraform.
• Implement effective monitoring and alerting mechanisms to identify and address potential issues within pipelines.
• Azure Infrastructure Management:

• Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, virtual networks, storage accounts, and other Azure services to optimize resource utilization and cost efficiency.
• Implement security best practices within Azure environments, including role-based access control (RBAC), network security groups, and encryption.
• Collaboration with Development Teams:

• Work closely with developers to integrate DevOps practices into their workflows, promoting code quality and rapid feedback loops.
• Provide technical guidance on Azure services and best practices to facilitate efficient development and deployment processes.
• Performance Optimization and Monitoring:

• Monitor application performance and health metrics using Azure Monitor, identifying bottlenecks and taking corrective actions.
• Analyze application logs and system events to troubleshoot issues and proactively address potential problems.
• Troubleshooting and Support:

• Investigate and resolve production issues related to application deployments and infrastructure concerns.
• Provide technical support to development teams during deployment and troubleshooting phases.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong proficiency in Azure DevOps services including Pipelines, Repos, Boards, and Artifacts.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates or Terraform.
• Experience with Azure compute services (Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure Functions) and storage solutions (Blob Storage, Azure Database).
• Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Bash for automation tasks.
• Knowledge of CI/CD principles and methodologies.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Desired Skills:

• Azure certifications (Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert)
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Application Insights, Log Analytics)
• Familiarity with Git version control systems.