Senior Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer

LocationDublin, IrelandJob TypeFull-timeJob DescriptionWe require a hands-on Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to drive the secure implementation of application infrastructure. The critical need is deep expertise in Azure API Management (APIM) (full lifecycle) and Application Gateway integration.Core Technical Competencies (Must-Haves)Proven experience delivering the full development lifecycle of APIM.Ability to define and implement advanced XML policies (throttling, caching, JWT validation).Experience integrating APIM with backend services and setting up the Developer Portal.Networking & SecurityApp Gateway: Implementation experience, specifically integrating with APIM and WAF configuration.Secure by Design: Demonstrated ability to build secure applications (OAuth2, OIDC, mTLS, VNET integration).DevOps & AutomationCI/CD: Proficiency in building automated build and release pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions).IaC: Strong Terraform skills for infrastructure provisioning.DocumentationMust be able to independently craft High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents for client sign-off.Secondary Skills (Contextual Awareness)Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF): Must understand Azure Landing Zone concepts (Management Groups, Subscriptions, Policy) to ensure deployments comply with existing governance, but does not need to be an LZ Architect.Consulting & Soft SkillsAbility to translate technical constraints into business risks for stakeholders.Strong communication skills to liaise between the app development team and the platform/infrastructure team.Qualifications7 years' experience in Information Technology with 5 years DevOps experience with a focus on Microsoft Azure.Self-driven approach at work with an intrinsic motivation to excel and take ownership of tasks and projects.Strong demonstrable experience with Azure DevOps (or equivalent CI/CD tooling), scripting languages, and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, PowerShell DSC.Experiencing building and configuring cloud services using Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.Good knowledge on Microsoft Cloud adoption framework for Azure.One or more of the following Azure certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert.Experience of implementing modern CI/CD processes for releasing software.Experience in implementing and advocating for DevOps methodologies and processes.Broad experience building and configuring Azure IaaS and PaaS services (i.e., PP Service, VNETs, NSGs, SQL databases, Service Bus, Function Apps, Key Vault, Logic Apps).Experience with Git.Preferred CriteriaTerraform Associate certification.J-18808-Ljbffr