Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)
About BlankfactorAt Blankfactor, we build exceptional fintech solutions for global clients, driven by innovation, performance, and cutting-edge technology. We're growing fast and looking for passionate experts to join our mission of delivering engineering excellence across industries.Role OverviewWe're seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure to help us design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure. You'll be a key player in automating deployments, enabling observability, and ensuring continuous integration and delivery across cloud-native environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and manage Azure-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for multiple environments.Deploy and manage Kubernetes (AKS) clusters with advanced networking, Istio, and Pod Security configurations.Ensure robust monitoring, logging, and alerting through Datadog.Manage ArgoCD for GitOps-based deployment workflows.Secure infrastructure using Azure Key Vault, RBAC, Network Policies, and WAF.Collaborate closely with developers and architects to define infrastructure best practices.Maintain scripting tools using PowerShell, Bash, and YAML.Implement and manage network components such as Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, DNS, and API Gateways.Optimize storage and compute services like Blob Storage, Azure SQL, and Azure Functions.Required Skills & Experience5+ years of experience in DevOps or SRE roles, with strong focus on Azure environments.Expert-level knowledge of:Azure Core Services: Storage Accounts, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Azure Cache, AKSTerraform for IaCKubernetes, Istio, Pod Security, and Network PoliciesDatadog for observability and alertingArgoCD and GitOps workflowsDocker, CI/CD pipelines, YAMLStrong knowledge of:Azure App Configuration, Load Balancers, App Gateway, DNSScripting (PowerShell/Bash)RBAC, WAF, Blob StorageExperience working with GitHub for source control and collaborationNice to HaveExperience with GitHub Actions for CI/CDFamiliarity with Azure API Management or Application Gateway advanced configurationsExperience with serverless solutions on AzureWhat We OfferCompetitive compensation packageFlexible work environmentContinuous learning & career development opportunitiesWork with world-class fintech clients and projectsA collaborative and inclusive company culture