Azure DevOps Engineer - CI/CD Pipeline

Key Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.- Automate build, test, deployment, and release processes for enterprise applications.- Provision and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep).- Configure and administer Azure services, including Virtual Machines, App Services, Storage Accounts, Networking, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).- Implement DevSecOps best practices, integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines.- Manage source code repositories using Git and Azure Repos.- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.- Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization.- Collaborate with development, QA, security, and infrastructure teams to streamline release management.- Implement automated testing, deployment strategies, and rollback mechanisms.- Optimize cloud resources for cost, performance, and scalability.- Troubleshoot build failures, deployment issues, and infrastructure-related incidents.- Support production environments through Incident Management, Change Management, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).- Maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational runbooks.- Ensure compliance with organizational security, governance, and cloud best practices.Required Technical Skills:- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform.- Expertise in Azure DevOps Services.- CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.- Infrastructure as Code (IaC):1. Terraform2. ARM Templates3. Bicep- Version control using Git and Azure Repos.- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).- Docker containerization.- Azure App Services.- Azure Virtual Machines.- Azure Storage Accounts.- Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and Network Security Groups (NSGs).- Azure Key Vault for secrets and certificate management.- Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD/Entra ID) integration and RBAC.- PowerShell, Bash, or Python scripting for automation.- YAML pipeline development.- Release management and deployment automation.Good to Have:- Azure Functions and Logic Apps.- Azure Container Registry (ACR).- Azure API Management (APIM).- Helm Charts.- Kubernetes administration.- SonarQube integration.- Nexus or Artifactory repository management.- Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.- Ansible automation.- Linux system administration.- DevSecOps tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Snyk, Checkmarx, or Trivy.- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.- Microsoft Azure certifications such as:1. Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)2. Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)3. Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)- Experience working with enterprise cloud migration or modernization projects.Soft Skills:- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.- Strong documentation and problem-solving abilities.- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities. (ref:hirist.tech)