We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with Azure experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive background in cloud-based DevOps practices and a passion for optimizing software development processes. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable DevOps solutions using Azure, ensuring seamless integration and deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement Azure-based DevOps solutions to support software development and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline workflows, automate processes, and enhance system reliability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, ensuring high availability and scalability of applications.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to facilitate efficient code integration and deployment.
• Maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance with industry standards.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices, providing support and direction in their professional development.
• Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies that could impact the organization.

• Provide ongoing support and analysis to optimize project outcomes and user satisfaction.

Essential Skills:

• Azure Cloud expertise: deep hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts)
• Proven track record in migrating Windows/.NET/MS SQL workloads from physical servers to Azure IaaS/PaaS (VMs, Azure SQL, App Services)
• Azure networking (vNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints, ExpressRoute)

• Azure DevOps Toolchain & CI/CD

• Design and implement end-to-end Azure Pipelines for .NET/MS SQL applications
• Configure Azure-specific build agents (Windows/Linux)
• Package applications using Azure Artifacts/NuGet

• Azure-specific deployment strategies (Blue-Green, Canary) with Azure DevOps Releases

• Infrastructure & Configuration

• Automate provisioning using:
  • Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates or Bicep
  • Terraform for multi-cloud IaC (Azure-focused)

• Configuration management via Azure Automation DSC/PowerShell or Ansible

• Security & Compliance (Azure-First)

• Implement Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and RBAC
• Secure secrets with Azure Key Vault
• Zero Trust implementation:
  • Azure AD Conditional Access
  • Managed Identities (avoiding secrets in code)

• Container security for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure Container Instances

• Monitoring & Observability (Azure-native tools)

• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
• Integration with Datadog/ELK/Grafana (if used alongside Azure tools)

• Windows/.NET-Specific Skills

• Migrate IIS-hosted apps to Azure App Services or Azure VMs
• Experience with MS SQL Server migration to Azure SQL DB/MI
• PowerShell scripting for Windows Server automation
• .NET build tooling: NuGet package management

• • MSBuild/Visual Studio build pipelines

Preferred Skills:

• Agile experience: prior experience and strong working knowledge in Agile methodologies and using processes to drive continuous improvement
• Ability to identify problems and develop problem statements, research on new technologies and propose proof of concepts with respect to existing business and new business
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from business and technical staff. Documentation of lift-and-shift patterns for Windows workloads.

• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing requirements and timelines