Azure DevOps Engineer

Overview

XPT Software is hiring a seasoned Azure DevOps Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and management of DevOps solutions centered on Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on enhancing automation, continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure-as-code methodologies to create robust and efficient software release pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain scalable, reliable CI/CD workflows via Azure DevOps services.
• Utilize infrastructure automation tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure CLI to provision and manage cloud resources.
• Partner with software development, testing, and operational teams to optimize release cycles and deployment strategies.
• Conduct performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and system reliability improvements in Azure environments.
• Implement automated testing within pipelines to guarantee high-quality releases.
• Define and enforce cloud deployment governance, security policies, and best operational practices.
• Handle version management through Git and Azure Repos integration.
• Apply containerization and orchestration techniques using Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Plan capacity requirements and establish disaster recovery and backup protocols on Azure.
• Provide mentorship to junior DevOps professionals and facilitate cross-team collaboration on DevOps initiatives.
• Continuously update knowledge of Azure DevOps tools, industry advancements, and emerging trends.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in DevOps engineering or closely related fields.
• Mastery of Azure DevOps components, including Pipelines, Boards, Repos, and Artifacts.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code solutions like ARM templates, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in CI/CD methodologies and tools.
• Expertise with Microsoft Azure platform services, including Azure App Services, VMs, Storage, and AKS.
• Hands-on skills in container technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes/AKS).
• In-depth understanding of network architecture, security frameworks, and identity/access management on cloud systems.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging frameworks like Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and the ELK stack.
• Experience working within Agile and Scrum environments.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving abilities and collaborative communication prowess to engage diverse technical and business teams.