Azure DevOps Engineer – CI/CD & Kubernetes

Job Summary

The DevOps Engineer serves as a critical link between software development and IT operations, combining development expertise with systems administration responsibilities. This role requires a thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle and the automation tools used to build CI-CD (continuous integration continuous delivery) pipelines. The primary objective is to reduce coding errors and enable fast deployment of high-quality products. The DevOps Engineer supports and guides code releases from development through delivery.

Responsibilities

Deploys upgrades and fixes by applying cloud (Azure AWS GCP) computing skills

Designs, develops, and implements software automations based on team input and feedback

Troubleshoots production issues and coordinates with the development team to streamline code deployment

Implements automation tools and frameworks (CI-CD pipelines)

Collaborates with team members to improve the company’s engineering tools, systems, procedures, and data security

Optimizes the company computing architecture

Conducts systems tests for security, performance, and availability

Develops and maintains design and troubleshooting documentation

3+ years experience as a DevOps Engineer or equivalent software-engineering role

Bachelors degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university in accounting business administration computer science finance or information systems

High level of experience in Azure cloud environment including -

Creation of environments

Azure Resource Manager templates

Resource groups

App Services Environment

Service Bus

Azure APIM

Expert in Linux environments

Strong command of Docker and Kubernetes technologies

Expert in Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery tools (Azure DevOps CI/CD Maven Jenkins)

Experience in shell and PowerShell scripting

Experience in maintaining Java web applications and microservices

Experience in network server and application-status monitoring (Data Dog)

Strong command of software-automation production systems (Jenkins and Selenium)

Expertise in software development methodologies

Working knowledge of Ruby or Python and known DevOps tools like Git and GitHub GitHub Work flows.

Working knowledge of databases and SQL (Structured Query Language)

Maintains a problem-solving attitude

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and take action

Demonstrated analytical mathematical and creative problem-solving skills

Highly self-motivated and directed

Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure

Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail accuracy time management and organizational skills

Highly proficient in the use of MS Word MS Excel PowerPoint and Outlook

Demonstrated listening and interpersonal skills