Cloud DevOps / Microsoft Azure

Teamware Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Cloud DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure. You'll be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and efficient CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure on the Azure platform. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who is passionate about automation, cloud native technologies, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Azure Infrastructure & Provisioning:
• Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Terraform.
• Provision and configure Azure resources such as VMs, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Storage Accounts, and Networking components.
• Ensure cost optimization, performance, and security of Azure environments.
• CI/CD Pipeline Development & Management:
• Build, maintain, and optimize robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Boards, Repos) or other relevant tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• Automate software build, test, and deployment processes across various environments.
• Implement branching strategies, code quality gates, and automated testing into the pipelines.
• Monitoring, Logging & Alerting:
• Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics, and Grafana.
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and operational issues.
• Develop dashboards to visualize system health and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Security & Compliance:
• Implement and enforce Azure security best practices, including Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) with Azure AD.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal security policies.
• Collaboration & Automation:
• Collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to foster a DevOps culture.
• Automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual intervention across the software delivery lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues in production and non-production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering field.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with significant hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure.
• Strong expertise in Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline creation and management.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates or Terraform.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools in Azure.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities within an Agile environment.

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or other relevant Azure certifications.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and serverless computing on Azure.
• Familiarity with Git for version control.