Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Description

The DevSecOps & MLOps Engineer is responsible for the configuration and administration of the Azure DevOps (ADO) and Azure Machine Learning (AML) environments. This role uses expertise to streamline the data science lifecycle and enable agile delivery through continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, code repos, test plans, and boards. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional agile teams to ensure understanding and best practices within Azure DevOps and Azure Machine Learning.

• Promote DevSecOps principles and culture across the organization.
• Streamline the data science and development lifecycles by identifying pain points and productivity barriers.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand current build and release processes and recommend improvements.
• Partner with stakeholders, including Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Data Science, Business Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, quality assurance, and security.
• Provide guidance to development teams to improve solution performance and operability.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to improve developer productivity, agility, and code quality.
• Develop and improve automation solutions for efficient and consistent code deployment.
• Build automated testing to reduce manual effort and improve product quality.
• Ensure systems meet business and customer needs for reliability and availability.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex production issues with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare and present design and implementation documentation.
• Maintain application performance and service quality, including root cause analysis and issue resolution.

Education

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent applied experience is required.

Experience

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience within Information Technology, with required experience in Azure DevOps & MLOps.

Technical Skills

• Experience developing Azure DevOps pipelines and automated workflows.
• Proficiency in one or more coding/scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python.
• Experience in configuration management, test-driven development, and release management.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and a strong understanding of DevSecOps principles.
• General SQL understanding and troubleshooting skills.
• 3-5 years of experience as a DevSecOps/MLOps Engineer is desired.
• A AZ-400 DevOps Engineer Certification is desired.
• Experience with Data & Analytics Teams is desired.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

About the Company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.