DevOps & Power Platform Engineer (Azure, ADO, Chatbots)

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a hands-on DevOps & Power Platform Engineer (Azure, ADO, Chatbots) to bridge DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and low-code automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (YAML-based pipelines, release automation).
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure in Azure (VMs, networking, scaling, cost optimization).
• Develop and integrate chatbots using Power Virtual Agents.
• Create automated workflows using Power Automate.
• Connect bots and workflows to backend APIs and services.
• Implement scripting and automation for VM lifecycle management (startup/shutdown, monitoring).
• Troubleshoot issues across the full stack (bot → API → pipeline → infrastructure).
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Clearance Requirements: Active or eligible for DoD Security Clearance.
• 3+ years of experience with Azure DevOps (repos, pipelines, CI/CD).
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure (VMs, networking, storage).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform components: Power Virtual Agents (chatbots), Power Automate (workflow automation).
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).
• Understanding of REST APIs and service integrations.
• Experience troubleshooting distributed systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights).
• Knowledge of identity and access management in Azure.
• Experience integrating chatbots with enterprise systems (CRM, ITSM, etc.).

Schedule

M-F; 8-5

Work Location

Customer-site: No telework option available

Travel

Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance

No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract

Yes

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• holidays