Lead Azure DevOps Engineer

About the role

The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consulting company with over 20 years of experience delivering innovative solutions that positively impact society. We've helped over 40 business enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, enhance their operations through cloud, data, AI, engineering, and other emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Azure DevOps and cloud initiatives for AD.
• Closely work with client and delivery teams to design, implement, and support Azure-based solutions.
• Own infrastructure setup, environment provisioning, deployment automation, and platform stability.
• Define and drive DevOps best practices, CI/CD processes, and cloud governance.
• Provide architectural guidance and ensure reliable, scalable, and secure solutions.
• Support Azure licensing, subscription, and cost optimization discussions.
• Drive innovation and recommend improvements to accelerate delivery and operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure (architecture and hands-on implementation).
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation.
• Strong understanding of Azure infrastructure, security, networking, and licensing models (license usage calculation and sizing critical).
• Ability to work across multiple teams and independently own deliverables.
• Solution-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Lead-level experience with both architecture and hands-on delivery responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A lead-level resource with a blend of architecture, consulting, and hands-on engineering experience.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive deliverables from concept through production.
• Solution-oriented and innovative thinker who can challenge conventional approaches and recommend better alternatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Capable of balancing strategic architecture decisions with hands-on implementation responsibilities.