Azure DevOps Engineer

Azure DevOps Engineer - 12 Month Contract 

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation:

• Develop, manage, and maintain Bicep templates for deploying Azure infrastructure.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and updates using IaC best practices.
• Ensure infrastructure deployments are scalable, reliable, and repeatable.
• Implement infrastructure testing and validation to prevent misconfigurations and security risks.

CI/CD Pipeline Management:

• Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure deployments.
• Work with development teams to integrate DevOps best practices into the software delivery lifecycle.
• Optimize and automate deployment workflows to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for cloud infrastructure.
• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues to maintain system reliability.
• Implement security best practices to protect infrastructure and data.

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Work closely with developers, architects, and cloud engineers to implement infrastructure solutions.
• Maintain clear documentation for IaC templates, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure configurations.
• Stay updated with the latest Azure DevOps and cloud automation trends to enhance efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification (preferred).
• Proven experience in deploying and managing Azure infrastructure using Bicep.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline creation and management in Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of Azure services, networking, security, and governance.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights).
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on automation and efficiency.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Git, GitHub Actions, or other version control systems.
• Knowledge of Terraform, ARM templates, or other IaC tools (in addition to Bicep).
• Understanding of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized deployments.
• Familiarity with security best practices, Azure Policy, and compliance frameworks.