Azure DevOps Engineer

This job is with Kyndryl, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Infrastructure Specialists at Kyndryl are project-based subject matter experts in all things infrastructure - good at providing analysis, documenting and diagraming work for hand-off, offering timely solutions, and generally "figuring it out." This is a hands-on role where your feel for the interaction between a system and its environment will be invaluable to every one of your clients.

There are two halves to this role: First, contributing to current projects where you analyze problems and tech issues, offer solutions, and test, modify, automate, and integrate systems. And second, long-range strategic planning of IT infrastructure and operational execution. This role isn't specific to any one platform, so you'll need a good feel for all of them. And because of this, you'll experience variety and growth at Kyndryl that you won't find anywhere else.

You'll be involved early to offer solutions, help decide whether something can be done, and identify the technical and timeline risks up front. This means dealing with both client expectations and internal challenges - in other words, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference, and a lot of people will witness your contributions. In fact, a frequent sign of success for our Infrastructure Specialists is when clients come back to us and ask for the same person by name. That's the kind of impact you can have!

Infrastructure Automation & Cloud Management

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure using Terraform (IaC).
• Deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters for containerized workloads.
• Optimize Azure networking, security, and storage configurations for high availability and performance.
• Implement cost-effective and scalable cloud solutions, ensuring compliance with security and governance policies.
  
  

CI/CD Pipelines & Deployment Automation

• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO) for seamless application deployment.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to enhance software delivery speed and reliability.
• Integrate Terraform, Helm, and Kubernetes manifests into CI/CD workflows.
• Implement progressive deployment strategies such as blue-green, canary, and rolling updates.
  
  

Containerization & Orchestration

• Deploy, configure, and optimize containerized applications in AKS.
• Implement Kubernetes networking, service meshes, and monitoring solutions.
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes cluster issues, ensuring high availability and resilience.
• Work closely with developers to containerize applications and optimize Docker images.
  
  

Version Control & Collaboration

• Utilize Git for version control, branching strategies, and collaborative development.
• Manage repositories and workflows in Azure DevOps Repos (Git).
• Implement GitOps principles to automate Kubernetes and infrastructure deployments.
  
  

Security, Monitoring & Compliance

• Implement security best practices for cloud infrastructure, containers, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), secrets management, and compliance policies.
• Configure Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, and Log Analytics for observability and performance monitoring.
• Conduct infrastructure vulnerability assessments and remediate security risks.
  
  

Collaboration & Best Practices

• Work closely with developers, testers, and SRE teams to optimize DevOps processes.
• Advocate for DevOps best practices, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Document and maintain runbooks, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams
  
  

This is a project-based role where you'll enjoy deep involvement throughout the lifespan of a project, as well as the chance to work closely with Architects, Technicians, and PMs. Whatever your current level of tech savvy or where you want your career to lead, you'll find the right opportunities and a buddy to support your growth. Boredom? Trust us, that won't be an issue.

Your future at Kyndryl

There are lots of opportunities to gain certification and qualifications on the job, and you'll continuously grow as a Cloud Hyperscaler. Many of our Infrastructure Specialists are on a path toward becoming either an Architect or Distinguished Engineer, and there are opportunities at every skill level to grow in either of these directions.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical & Professional Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud infrastructure management.
• Cloud Platform: Azure (Azure VMs, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, VNETs, App Gateway, Key Vault).
• Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, Helm.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Bicep (preferred but not mandatory).
• CI/CD Tools: Azure DevOps (ADO) Pipelines, GitHub Actions.
• Version Control: Git, GitOps principles.
• Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML.
• Monitoring & Logging: Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, Log Analytics, ELK Stack.
• Security & Compliance: Azure Security Center, RBAC, Network Policies.
  
  

Preferred Technical & Professional Experience

• Experience with Helm, ArgoCD, and Kubernetes operators.
• Knowledge of Bicep (as an alternative to Terraform) for Azure deployments.
• Familiarity with Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, and serverless architectures.
• Exposure to multi-cloud (AWS, GCP) and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Understanding of SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) principles and incident management strategies
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
  
  

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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