Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer for one of our clients who would be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of Azure-based systems. You are a perfect candidate if you are growth-oriented, you love what you do, and you enjoy working on new ideas to develop exciting products.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Azure.

• In-depth knowledge of Azure services and architecture, including Azure VMs, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and more.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and automation tools.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS).

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools (ARM templates, Terraform).

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Located in the CET timezone (+/- 3 hours), we are unable to consider applications from candidates in other time zones.

Nice-to-have:

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) are a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and highly available cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.

• Establish and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and other relevant tools to automate software deployment.

• Implement and manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and orchestrate containers using Docker and Kubernetes.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code principles to define and manage infrastructure resources.

• Set up monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and other relevant tools to ensure the health and performance of Azure resources.

• Implement security measures and best practices for Azure resources, ensuring a secure and compliant infrastructure.

• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to understand requirements and implement effective cloud solutions.

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and ensure the resilience of Azure-based systems.

• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimise Azure resources, and implement best practices for efficiency.

• Create and maintain technical documentation for Azure infrastructure, deployment processes, and best practices.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior DevOps engineers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.