RQ08012 - Sr DevOPS/Cloud Engineer

Job 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 :

Relevant Azure certifications are highly desirable (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert , Azure Administrator Associate , Azure Kubernetes Service Developer ).

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.