Senior Azure DevOps Engineer - Local candidate

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20 years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500 , and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our Challenge:

Our team is seeking a highly experienced DevOps professional with a strong background in Azure DevOps and provisioning tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.

In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within New Jersey is $110k-$120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Ensure robust integration of code changes and automated deployment processes to enhance software delivery efficiency.
• Azure DevOps Management:
• Maintain and optimize Azure DevOps environments, including agents, projects, Git repositories, and service connections.
• Manage Azure DevOps build and release pipelines, leveraging both classic and YAML approaches.
• Containerization:
• Develop, manage, and optimize Docker containers to ensure consistent and reliable application deployments.
• Work on container orchestration using Kubernetes to manage application lifecycle and scalability.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
• Utilize provisioning tools like CloudFormation or Terraform to automate infrastructure deployment and management in cloud environments.
• Create and maintain pipelines for provisioning resources in Azure and AWS environments.
• Scripting and Automation:
• Write and maintain scripts in languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, and C# to automate tasks and improve system operations.
• Develop and implement automation solutions to streamline development and operations processes.
• Version Control Management:
• Manage source code repositories using Git and other version control systems, ensuring code quality and integrity.
• Collaborate with development teams to establish version control best practices.
• Monitoring and Performance Tuning:
• Implement monitoring solutions using tools like Datadog, Prometheus, and Grafana to ensure application performance and uptime.
• Analyze system performance and troubleshoot issues, providing solutions to enhance reliability and scalability.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and operations to ensure seamless integration and delivery of applications.
• Facilitate effective communication within teams to share knowledge and address challenges.

Requirements:

You are:

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of DevOps/Cloud experience.
• DevOps Mindset: Deep knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment best practices.
• Azure DevOps: Hands-on experience in Azure DevOps build (both classic pipelines and YAML).
• Release Management: Hands-on experience in Azure DevOps release (both classic pipelines and YAML).
• Docker: Hands-on experience in creating Docker containers.
• Environment Maintenance: Hands-on experience in maintaining Azure DevOps environment (agents, projects, Git repos, service connections).
• Provisioning Tools: Several years of hands-on experience in CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Pipeline Creation: Hands-on experience creating pipelines to provision resources in the Cloud.
• Coding Skills: Demonstrated coding skills (bash, PowerShell, Python, C#, or any other high-level language).
• Version Control: Proficiency in Git and other version control systems.

• Senior Coder: A senior coder who has switched to a DevOps role.
• AWS Pipelines: Several years of hands-on experience creating pipelines to provision resources in AWS.
• Monitoring Tools: Experience with monitoring tools like Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana.
• Kubernetes: Experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes.

We can offer you:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
• Maternity & Paternity leave plans
• A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
• Retirement savings plans
• A higher education certification policy
• Commuter benefits (varies by region)
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
• Cutting edge projects at the world s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
• A flat and approachable organization
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRON S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Synclusive is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.