Azure CICD DevOps Release Engineer

Job Description:

·         We are seeking a skilled CICD DevOps Release Engineer with expertise in Azure, Kubernetes, and Python to join our team. As a pivotal member of our DevOps group, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our software delivery pipeline, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our applications.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Design, develop, and implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and groovy libraries.

·         Manage and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Packer and Terraform in Azure.

·         Migrate microservices to AKS.

·         Collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to foster a DevOps culture.

·         Monitor and optimize the performance of CI/CD tools and pipelines.

·         Troubleshoot build and deployment issues and provide timely resolution.

·         Implement security best practices throughout all aspects of CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills and Experience:

·         Strong experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.

·         Strong proficiency in Azure services and managing Azure environments.

·         Strong understanding of Linux systems

·         Proficiency in scripting and automation with Python and bash.

·         Solid understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and branching strategies.

·         Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform.

·         Familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts.

·         Knowledge of Agile methodologies and working in Agile teams.

·         Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

·         Strong communication and collaboration skills.

·         Basic experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.

 Preferred Skills:

·         Certification in Azure or Kubernetes (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator).

·         Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud).

·         Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Splunk/Newrelic

·         Experience with Ansible.                                     

 Education:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).