Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Description: Azure DevOps Engineer (8+ Years Experience)Job Title: Azure DevOps EngineerExperience: 8+ YearsEmployment Type: Full-TimeLocation: USA (Remote/Hybrid/Onsite)Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer with 8+ years of IT experience and strong expertise in Azure Cloud, CI/CD pipeline automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps practices. The ideal candidate will automate software delivery processes, manage cloud infrastructure, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, scalable, and highly available solutions.Required Skills8+ years of overall IT experience with 4+ years in Azure DevOps.Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.Experience with Azure DevOps (Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines, Azure Boards, Azure Artifacts).Expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines.Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep).Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.Experience with Git, GitHub, or Azure Repos.Knowledge of Azure networking, virtual machines, storage, identity management, and security.Experience monitoring applications using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.Deploy and manage applications on Microsoft Azure.Build and manage Docker containers and Kubernetes (AKS) clusters.Implement deployment automation, release management, and rollback strategies.Monitor cloud environments and optimize application performance.Collaborate with development, QA, security, and operations teams to streamline software delivery.Implement DevSecOps practices, security scanning, and compliance checks.Troubleshoot build, deployment, and infrastructure issues.Maintain source code repositories and branching strategies using Git.Create reusable automation scripts and documentation.Ensure high availability, scalability, backup, and disaster recovery of cloud environments.Preferred SkillsAzure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-400, or AZ-305.Experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.Experience with Helm, Kubernetes administration, and microservices.Knowledge of SonarQube, Nexus, Artifactory, or JFrog.Experience with Ansible or Chef.Familiarity with Azure Security Center and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.Experience with Linux and Windows administration.EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).