DevOps Manager; Azure

Build the Future of Cloud Delivery

We’re looking for a visionary, hands‑on Dev Ops Manager / Lead to shape and scale our Dev Ops practice. This is a unique opportunity for a leader who thrives at the intersection of technical execution and people leadership—someone who can set direction, mentor engineers, and actively contribute to building modern, cloud‑first solutions. If you’re passionate about Azure, automation, and building high‑performing teams, this role gives you the platform to make a real impact.

• Lead & Grow a Team
  • Mentor and develop a high‑performing Dev Ops team (2–5 engineers), fostering collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Own the Dev Ops Strategy
  • Define and execute our Azure Dev Ops vision and roadmap aligned with business and engineering goals
• Stay Hands‑On
  • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops and modern tooling
• Drive Cloud & Modernization Initiatives
  • Lead efforts to modernize applications and platforms in a cloud‑first environment
• Enable Scalable Delivery
  • Partner with engineering teams to improve reliability, scalability, security, and speed
• Implement Infrastructure as Code
  • Use ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools to build and manage infrastructure
• Support Data & Analytics Pipelines
  • Build CI/CD for Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Power BI, and database deployments
• Advance Dev Sec Ops  & MLOps
  • Implement secure, automated pipelines for applications, data, and AI/ML workloads
• Optimize & Govern
  • Improve cloud performance, cost efficiency, and ensure compliance and best practices
• Act as a Technical Leader
  • Serve as an escalation point and collaborate across architecture, security, and product teams

• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure (infrastructure, networking, identity, platform services)
• Deep expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automation (Azure Dev Ops preferred)
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM, etc.)
• Knowledge of containers, Kubernetes, or Azure PaaS
• Solid understanding of cloud security, Dev Sec Ops , and governance
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across teams
• Passion for mentoring and building high‑performing teams

• Proven success as a Dev Ops Lead or Manager with direct people leadership
• Strong balance of hands‑on engineering and strategic leadership
• Experience managing production cloud environments at scale
• Track record of improving delivery reliability and engineering velocity
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally across engineering, security, and product teams

• Visionary thinker who delivers results
• Leads by example and stays hands‑on
• Promotes transparency, trust, and psychological safety
• Balances immediate needs with long‑term sustainability
• Takes ownership and drives outcomes

• Experience with cloud migrations or modernization initiatives
• Background in Fin Ops or cloud cost optimization
• Experience in enterprise‑scale or regulated environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field—or equivalent experience.

• Make a high‑impact leadership contribution to a growing Dev Ops practice
• Work with modern technologies in a cloud‑first environment
• Enjoy flexibility with remote or hybrid work options
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning

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