Kubernetes Senior Technical Lead - Azure DevOps

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Staff DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and optimize scalable DevOps solutions that support the build, release, and deployment of modern cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise with DevOps tools, CI/CD processes, and Azure cloud services, along with a deep understanding of source control and release automation. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of devops solutions, leveraging kubernetes and azure devops tools.
2. Manage and mentor a team of devops engineers to ensure efficient delivery and operation of software projects.
3. Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline processes and improve deployment pipelines.
4. Implement best practices for infrastructure as code, configuration management, and monitoring in a cloud environment.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to devops tools, kubernetes clusters, and azure services.
6. Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to recommend enhancements and optimizations for the devops environment.

Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 
• 10+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related roles. 
• Strong hands-on experience with:  
• Source code management systems (GitHub, Azure Repos) 
• CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) 
• Proven expertise in build and release automation processes. 
• Solid experience in Azure cloud platform, including:  
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) 
• Azure Database for PostgreSQL 
• Azure Service Bus 
• Azure Cache for Redis 
• Azure AD B2C 
• Azure API Management (APIM) 
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). 
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell). 
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools. 
• Cloud Infrastructure & Identity Management 
  Design, configure, and maintain Azure infrastructure including CDN rules, Key Vault secrets/certificates, managed identities, and B2C tenant integrations for mobile applications across multiple environments (Dev, QA, Prod). 
• CI/CD Pipeline Development & Automation 
  Build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines for mobile app builds (iOS/Android), including secure file management, environment-specific configurations, and automated deployments to TestFlight and Google Play Console. 
• Mobile Backend & API Platform Configuration 
  Configure backend services including APIM policies, JWT validation, Service Bus authentication, SSL certificate pinning, and mobile Graph API integrations to support Flutter mobile applications. 
• Firebase & Push Notification Infrastructure 
  Set up and manage Firebase projects, configure APNs authentication keys, manage Firebase Admin SDK credentials in Key Vault, and ensure reliable push notification delivery for both iOS and Android platforms. 
• Security, Compliance & Release Management 
  Implement security controls including certificate management, keystore generation, provisioning profile management, and coordinate cross-functional releases ensuring all pre-deployment checklists and environment registrations are validated. 

Other Requirements

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience implementing infrastructure automation using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. 
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security integration in CI/CD pipelines. 
• Experience working in microservices and cloud-native architectures. 
• Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, etc.). 
• Experience in high-availability, distributed systems environments. 
• Relevant Azure certifications preferred, such as:  
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) 
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) 
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) 
• Kubernetes/AKS-related certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator - CKA, CKAD)