Junior DevOps Engineer

Avanade is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to support the implementation of modern DevOps solutions across cloud and platform ecosystems, with a strong emphasis on GitHub, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD modernization.
This role focuses on hands-on delivery, automation, and standardization, including supporting large-scale platform migrations (e.g., GitHub Enterprise adoption) and driving efficient, repeatable engineering practices. You will work closely with senior engineers, architects, and client teams to deliver scalable, secure, and production-ready DevOps solutions.
We value individuals who are curious, pragmatic problem-solvers that leverage automation, AI-assisted development, and reusable patterns to work effectively and improve outcomes.

Come join us

There is one in every group - the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe.  Are you that person? 

Are you the one who isn’t afraid to break the mold and who gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working?  Because we are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next. Together we do what matters. 

What you’ll do 

Hands-On Engineering & Delivery
•    Support implementation of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms
•    Contribute to migration efforts (e.g., Azure DevOps → GitHub, CI/CD modernization)
•    Assist in building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or equivalent)
•    Troubleshoot build, release, and environment issues across development lifecycles
•    Apply secure engineering practices including code scanning, testing, and policy enforcement

Automation & Standardization
•    Leverage automation and AI-assisted tooling (e.g., Copilot) to improve delivery speed and consistency
•    Contribute to reusable templates, modules, and standardized DevOps patterns
•    Reduce manual effort through scripting and pipeline optimization

Collaboration & Delivery Support
•    Work with development, infrastructure, and security teams to support end-to-end delivery
•    Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to backlog refinement and technical tasks
•    Support knowledge sharing through documentation and team collaboration

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
•    Monitor pipeline health and deployment reliability
•    Identify opportunities to improve performance, reduce cost, and simplify processes
•    Support implementation of logging, monitoring, and basic operational practices

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Skills and experiences 

Required

• 1+ year of hands-on experience in software development, IT, or DevOps-related work (including internships, co-ops, or equivalent practical experience)

• Technical Skills - Foundational knowledge of: 

• Git-based version control (GitHub preferred)

• CI/CD concepts and tooling

• Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and basic services

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform or similar)

• DevOps Fundamentals – Understanding of:

• CI/CD pipelines and automation

•  Branching strategies and code management

• Agile or iterative delivery models

Preferred

• Experience with GitHub (Actions, workflows, repositories, migrations)
• Exposure to containerization (Docker) or Kubernetes concepts
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices (code scanning, secrets management)
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
• Exposure to enterprise environments or consulting engagements

About you

Characteristics that can spell success for this role:

•    You have strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.
•    You have the ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
•    You have clear communication and collaboration skills.

Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade:
•    Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (20 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications) 
•    Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally 
•    Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
•    Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you 
 
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and ab