Azure DevOps Engineer – 12 Month Contract
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.
Desired Skills:
- Azure
- Devops
- Engineer