Azure DevOps Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 2400000 (ie INR 12-24 LPA)

Min Experience: 6 years

Location: Hyderabad

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a seasoned Azure DevOps Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of DevOps practices within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in automation, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), cloud-native tools, and security best practices. This position will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficient, secure, and scalable DevOps workflows.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

DevOps & CI/CD Implementation

• Build and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Automate software build, testing, and deployment processes to improve release cycles.
• Integrate automated testing, security scanning, and code quality checks into the pipeline.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Cloud Automation

• Develop and maintain IaC templates using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and monitoring across Azure environments.
• Ensure cloud cost optimization and resource efficiency.

Monitoring, Logging & Security

• Configure monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, App Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Apply Azure security best practices in CI/CD workflows and cloud architecture.
• Implement RBAC, Key Vault usage, and ensure policy and compliance adherence.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work with development, QA, and IT teams to enhance DevOps processes and workflows.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in deployment and infrastructure automation.
• Stay informed about industry trends and the latest features in Azure DevOps and IaC tooling.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5–7 years of hands-on experience in Azure DevOps and cloud automation
• Strong knowledge of:
• Azure DevOps Services (Pipelines, Repos, Boards, Artifacts, Test Plans)
• CI/CD tools: YAML Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
• Version control: Git (Azure Repos, GitHub, Bitbucket)
• IaC: Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (AKS)
• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, App Insights, Prometheus, Grafana
• Security: Azure Security Center, RBAC, Key Vault, Compliance Policy Management
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef (optional)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in Agile/Scrum environments

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) – optional

Skills:

Azure | DevOps | CI/CD | GitHub Actions | Terraform | Infrastructure as Code | Kubernetes | Docker | Monitoring | Cloud Security