Senior Software Engineer, DevOps (Azure)

Accountabilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain production-grade Azure infrastructure using Bicep as Infrastructure as Code, ensuring full lifecycle management of cloud resources.

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps YAML, integrating automated testing, deployment gates, and release strategies.

• Manage and operate Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including cluster configuration, scaling, networking, Helm deployments, and workload optimization.

• Implement and maintain Azure API Management, Application Gateway, and Front Door for secure, scalable, and high-performance application delivery.

• Support event-driven architectures using Azure Event Hubs with Kafka protocol for real-time data processing and microservices communication.

• Own production environment reliability using Azure Monitor and Application Insights, leading incident response and root cause analysis.

• Enforce security, identity, and governance practices using Entra ID, RBAC, Managed Identities, Key Vault, and Azure Policy.

• Collaborate with developers to integrate applications into CI/CD pipelines, improve Git workflows, and promote cloud-native best practices.

• Manage both production and non-production environments ensuring stability, consistency, and operational readiness.

• Develop automation scripts and operational tools using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Python.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in DevOps and cloud engineering, with strong focus on Microsoft Azure.

• Strong hands-on expertise with Azure core services including VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, and storage solutions (Blob, Files).

• Proven experience designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code using Bicep.

• Solid experience with AKS in production environments, including autoscaling, node pool management, and performance tuning.

• Strong knowledge of Azure APIM, Application Gateway, Front Door, and Event Hubs (including Kafka integration).

• Deep understanding of cloud security practices, including Azure Security Center, vulnerability scanning, and container security (ACR).

• Proficiency in automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Python.

• Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to work independently in complex environments.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

• Solid understanding of Agile development and DevOps methodologies.

• Azure certifications (AZ-400, AZ-305) are a strong plus.

• Experience with GitOps tools (Flux, ArgoCD), service mesh (Istio), or FinOps practices is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work environment.

• Competitive USD-based salary.

• 20+ paid time off days annually.

• Long-term, full-time employment opportunity.

• Exposure to modern cloud-native architectures and large-scale Azure environments.

• Opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and engineering-driven culture.

• Continuous learning and growth in DevOps, Kubernetes, and cloud automation.

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