Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Location : Onsite Vienna, VA

Job Type: Full-time employment

Job Description:

About the Role:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team in Vienna, VA .
• This role will be integral in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and efficient DevOps pipelines for our client's critical applications within the Azure cloud environment.
• You will work closely with development, operations, and security teams to drive continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Pipeline Development & Maintenance:

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (Azure Pipelines, Azure Repos, Azure Boards).
• Implement automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures and performance issues.
• Optimize pipeline performance and efficiency.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Develop and maintain IaC solutions using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep for provisioning and managing Azure resources.
• Implement configuration management using tools like Ansible or PowerShell DSC.
• Ensure infrastructure consistency and repeatability.

• Azure Cloud Expertise:
• Leverage deep understanding of Azure services (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage) to build and deploy applications.
• Implement and manage Azure networking and security best practices.
• Monitor and optimize Azure resource utilization and costs.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Document and communicate DevOps processes and best practices.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning.
• Security & Compliance:
• Implement security best practices in CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure.
• Integrate security scanning and vulnerability assessment tools into pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Monitoring & Logging:
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Proactively identify and resolve performance and availability issues.
• Establish alerting and notification systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in DevOps engineering, with a focus on Azure.
• Extensive experience with Azure DevOps (Azure Pipelines, Azure Repos, Azure Boards).
• Strong experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, AKS).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell DSC).
• Solid understanding of networking and security principles in Azure.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools in Azure.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Vienna, VA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate).
• Experience with security scanning and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Experience with other cloud providers such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with database administration.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.