Azure DevOps Lead

Job Title :
Azure Dev Ops Lead

Location :
Remote

Hours of Work : 09 : 00 – 17 : 30 or in line with project needs

We are seeking an experienced and strategic‑minded Azure Dev Ops Lead to join our dynamic team and lead the development and optimization of our cloud infrastructure and deployment practices. As Azure Dev Ops Lead, you will drive the vision and execution of our Dev Ops strategy, mentor a high‑performing team, and play a pivotal role in automating and optimizing our software development and deployment processes.

You will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud‑based infrastructure while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. If you are passionate about Dev Ops leadership, have extensive experience with Azure, and excel at developing teams and collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders, we’d like to hear from you.

• Team Leadership & Development :
  Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Dev Ops Engineers, setting clear performance expectations, providing constructive feedback, and fostering professional growth and career development opportunities.
• Strategic Planning :
  Define and communicate the Azure Dev Ops strategy and roadmap, aligning with organizational goals and ensuring resources are effectively allocated to support business objectives.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) :
  Establish IaC best practices and standards; create and maintain infrastructure as code scripts and templates using Terraform and Azure Resource Manager; review and approve team implementations.
• Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) :
  Design, implement, and enhance enterprise‑grade CI / CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops, Azure Pipelines, and Git Hub Actions; establish standards and patterns for the organization.
• Containerization and Orchestration :
  Lead the adoption and management of containerization using Docker and modern container deployment strategies, establishing container best practices and governance.
• Monitoring, Logging & Observability :
  Architect and oversee monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and ELK Stack; ensure real‑time visibility into system performance and security across all environments.
• Security & Compliance Leadership :
  Collaborate with security and compliance teams to establish and enforce security best practices across cloud resources, including Azure RBAC, network security, Web Application Firewalls (e.g. Azure WAF, Cloudflare), Key Vault management, and vulnerability scanning to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration :
  Work with development, operations, product, and security leadership to identify opportunities for automation, performance optimization, cost savings, and technology innovation.
• Process Improvement & Innovation :
  Drive continuous improvement initiatives, establish Dev Ops best practices, and identify opportunities for innovation in software development processes, tools, and technologies.
• Troubleshooting & Incident Management :
  Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex infrastructure and deployment issues; establish incident response procedures and post‑incident review processes.
• Documentation & Knowledge Management :
  Establish and maintain clear documentation standards for infrastructure, configurations, and processes; ensure knowledge sharing within the team.
• Budget & Resource Management :
  Manage Dev Ops budget and resources; optimize cloud infrastructure costs and justify technology investments to stakeholders.

• Proven experience (8+ years) as a Dev Ops Engineer with at least 3+ years in a leadership or senior technical role.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Azure across multiple projects and environments.
• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Power Shell, and Bash.
• Deep knowledge of Azure services, including compute (VMs, App Service, Azure Functions), networking, storage, database services, and security services.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise CI / CD pipelines in Azure.
• Experience building zero‑downtime deployments including canary releases, blue‑green…