Lead DevOps Engineer

SummaryWe are seeking an experienced DevOps Lead to architect, implement, and optimize our end to end delivery pipelines across .NET and Java application ecosystems. This role is responsible for driving DevOps culture, ensuring reliability of Windows based environments, managing IIS-based workloads, and leading cloud-native modernization using Azure services and Docker containers. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Azure DevOps, Windows Server administration, IIS, Azure, and containerization, with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.Education RequirementsBachelor s degree preferred, associate degree in combination with significant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.ResponsibilitiesDevOps Leadership & StrategyLead a team of DevOps engineers in designing scalable, secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.Define DevOps standards, best practices, governance frameworks, and deployment workflows.Partner with Architecture, Development, QA, and Cloud Engineering teams to streamline software delivery.Drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) adoption and cloud-native transformation. CI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines for .NET, Java, and microservices applications.Automate build, testing, packaging, and deployment using Azure DevOps Pipelines (YAML and classic).Implement quality gates, automated testing, and security scans. Infrastructure & Environment ManagementManage and optimize Windows Server environments, especially IIS web applications.Support hybrid hosting models, on-premises environments and Azure cloud workloads.Oversee configuration management, release automation, and environment promotions. Cloud Engineering (Azure)Deploy, manage, and monitor Azure services: App Services, VMs, AKS, ACR, Storage, Networking, Key Vault, etc.Optimize cost, scalability, reliability, and security in Azure.Integrate Azure cloud-native services into application delivery pipelines. Containerization & OrchestrationContainerize applications using Docker and manage container lifecycle.Deploy and manage container workloads in Azure (e.g., AKS, ACI).Implement best practices for container security, registry management, and image scanning. Monitoring, Logging & ReliabilityConfigure and maintain monitoring and logging platforms (App Insights, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor).Improve system performance, reliability, and uptime through proactive analysis.Build automated alerting and incident response workflows. Security & ComplianceEnforce DevSecOps practices, including secrets management and secure build pipelines.Ensure adherence to SDLC, regulatory requirements, and audit guidelines.Implement role-based access control (RBAC), identity governance, and policy enforcement. Basic Requirements7+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Build/Release Engineering.Strong expertise in Azure DevOps Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Boards.Deep experience with Windows Server, IIS, and enterprise hosting.Proficiency with Docker and container-based deployments.Solid understanding of both .NET and Java build/deployment workflows.Hands-on Azure experience: ARM/Bicep(optional), Terraform, Azure networking, compute, and PaaS services.Expertise in scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, YAML.Experience implementing monitoring/observability frameworks.Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and automation skills.Excellent communication and team leadership abilities. Preferred RequirementsExperience with Kubernetes (AKS) or container orchestration.Familiarity with GitOps (Flux, Argo CD) or Site Reliability Engineering practices.Certifications: Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect, or similar.