Rq08012 - Sr Devops/Cloud Engineer

About the job RQ08012 - Sr DevOPS/Cloud EngineerJob Overview:
We are looking for an experienced
Azure DevOps Engineer
to join our team and manage the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes for cloud-native applications running in
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure cloud services, infrastructure automation, container orchestration with Kubernetes, and DevOps practices. You will play a critical role in deploying, managing, and optimizing our applications in the Azure cloud environment. Join us in transforming how government services will be experienced by businesses cross state.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain
CI/CD pipelines
for automated deployment of cloud-native applications in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Manage and automate infrastructure as code using
Terraform
or
Azure Resource Manager (ARM)
templates.
Implement
container orchestration
using Kubernetes, ensuring applications are deployed, scaled, and managed efficiently within AKS.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of DevOps practices and tools throughout the application lifecycle.
Monitor application performance, troubleshoot deployment issues, and ensure high availability, scalability, and security of cloud services in Azure.
Manage
Helm charts and pipeline scripts
for packaging Kubernetes applications and automate deployments in AKS.
Set up and maintain
Azure DevOps
pipelines, including write customized pipeline scripts, build, release, and deployment processes.
Implement best practices for
container security
and continuous monitoring in cloud environments.
Use
Azure Monitor ,
Azure Log Analytics, and other monitoring tools to track the health of applications and cloud infrastructure.
Automate testing and security scanning processes within the CI/CD pipeline to ensure high-quality and secure code deployment.
Optimize cloud resource usage to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining performance.
SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements
Required Skills & Experience:
(60%)
Proven experience
as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on
Azure
and
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) .
Hands-on experience with
CI/CD pipelines
using tools like
Azure DevOps ,
Jenkins, or
GitLab CI/CD .
Expertise in
Kubernetes
and containerization technologies like
Docker .
Strong knowledge of
infrastructure as code (IaC)
tools like
Terraform
or
Azure Resource Manager (ARM) .
Proficiency in
scripting languages
such as
Bash ,
PowerShell, or
Python .
Experience with
Helm
for Kubernetes package management.
Familiarity with
monitoring and logging tools
in Azure (e.G.,
Azure Monitor ,
Azure Application Insights ,
Prometheus ,
Grafana ).
Solid understanding of
Azure cloud services
including
Azure Active Directory (AAD) ,
Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) ,
Azure Storage, and
Azure Load Balancers .
Experience in
container security ,
network security, and
Kubernetes role-based access control (RBAC) .
Strong knowledge of
Git
and version control best practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
(20%)
Certifications such as
Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
or
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate .
Experience with
Blue-Green Deployment ,
Canary Deployment, and other advanced deployment strategies.
Familiarity with
Service Mesh
(e.G., Istio) in Kubernetes environments.
Knowledge of
Azure Key Vault
for secrets management and
Azure Policy
for governance and compliance.
Experience with
serverless
technologies and
event-driven architectures
in Azure.
Soft Skills:
(20%)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with development teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
A passion for learning new technologies and continuously improving DevOps processes.
Education & Certifications:
Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 day remote
Must Haves:
Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.
Solid understanding of Azure cloud services including Azure Active Directory (AAD), Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), Azure Storage, and Azure Load Balancers.
Nice to have -
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
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