DevOps Engineer

About the role

As a DevOps Engineer specializing in Azure, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless delivery and deployment of software solutions within our organization. This position combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of release management processes, aiming to enhance efficiency, reliability, and collaboration across development and operations teams.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to plan and schedule software releases.
• Define release strategies, including deployment schedules, rollback plans, and communication strategies.
• Utilize Azure DevOps tools and services for source code management, continuous integration, and release management.
• Configure and maintain pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code practices using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Automate the provisioning and configuration of infrastructure components.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the end-to-end software delivery process.
• Ensure the integration of automated testing into the CI/CD pipelines.
• Establish monitoring and logging mechanisms for deployed applications.
• Collaborate with support teams to troubleshoot and resolve deployment-related issues.
• Implement security best practices for Azure environments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the release management process.
• Document release processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions within the team to improve collective expertise.
• Foster a collaborative culture between development, operations, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams regarding release schedules and updates.
• Communicate daily with clients and EPIC about the status of work assignments. Attend required meetings, or notify of unavailability in advance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in DevOps and release management with a focus on Azure.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure DevOps services, including Repos, Pipelines, Boards, and Artifacts.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash) and automation tools.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Knowledge of security practices and compliance standards in cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.