Azure DevOps - Expert

We are seeking an Azure DevOps Expert to manage CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and infrastructure as code using tools like Azure DevOps, Terraform, AKS, and Git. The role includes ensuring security integration across the DevOps lifecycle and supporting Azure-based PaaS services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain Azure DevOps solutions that enhance the software development lifecycle.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable deployment processes, reducing time to market for new features and updates.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to Azure DevOps services, ensuring high availability and reliability of development environments.
• Implement best practices for source control management, including branching strategies and code reviews, to maintain code quality and integrity.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Ansible to streamline operations.
• Provide guidance and support to development teams on Azure DevOps tools and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance team members' understanding of Azure DevOps features and capabilities, promoting effective usage across the organization.
• Stay updated with the latest Azure DevOps features and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on current processes and recommending enhancements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for Azure DevOps processes, configurations, and workflows to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and enforce security best practices within the DevOps pipeline, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications:
  • Required: AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
  • Required: AZ-305: Designing Azure Infrastructure
  • Preferred: AZ-400: DevOps Engineer Expert
  • Preferred: Terraform Associate (HashiCorp)

Skills

• Strong Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline experience.
• Hands-on expertise with Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and service mesh tools (Istio).
• Solid knowledge of Git workflows, Azure Repos, GitHub.
• Familiarity with Azure API Management and APIOps.
• Experience with SonarQube, KQL, and log analytics tools.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of other cloud platforms (GCP, OCI) is a plus.

Location: Washington, United States