RQ- Sr DevOPS​/Cloud Engineer

Position: RQ08012 - Sr DevOPS/Cloud Engineer
About the job RQ08012 - Sr DevOPS/Cloud Engineer
Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced  Azure Dev Ops Engineer  to join our team and manage the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes for cloud-native applications running in  Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) . The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure cloud services, infrastructure automation, container orchestration with Kubernetes, and Dev Ops practices. You will play a critical role in deploying, managing, and optimizing our applications in the Azure cloud environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain  CI/CD pipelines  for automated deployment of cloud-native applications in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

Manage and automate infrastructure as code using  Terraform  or  Azure Resource Manager (ARM)  templates.

Implement  container orchestration  using Kubernetes, ensuring applications are deployed, scaled, and managed efficiently within AKS.

Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of Dev Ops practices and tools throughout the application lifecycle.

Monitor application performance, troubleshoot deployment issues, and ensure high availability, scalability, and security of cloud services in Azure.

Manage  Helm charts and pipeline scripts  for packaging Kubernetes applications and automate deployments in AKS.

Set up and maintain  Azure Dev Ops  pipelines, including write customized pipeline scripts, build, release, and deployment processes.

Implement best practices for  container security  and continuous monitoring in cloud environments.

Use  Azure Monitor ,  Azure Log Analytics , and other monitoring tools to track the health of applications and cloud infrastructure.

Automate testing and security scanning processes within the CI/CD pipeline to ensure high-quality and secure code deployment.

Optimize cloud resource usage to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining performance.

Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Required

Skills & Experience:

(60%)

Proven experience  as a Dev Ops Engineer with a focus on  Azure  and  Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) .

Hands-on experience with  CI/CD pipelines  using tools like  Azure Dev Ops ,  Jenkins , or  Git Lab CI/CD .

Expertise in  Kubernetes  and containerization technologies like  Docker .

Strong knowledge of  infrastructure as code (IaC)  tools like  Terraform  or  Azure Resource Manager (ARM) .

Proficiency in  scripting languages  such as  Bash ,  Power Shell , or  Python .

Experience with  Helm  for Kubernetes package management.

Familiarity with  monitoring and logging tools  in Azure (e.g.,  Azure Monitor ,  Azure Application Insights ,  Prometheus ,  Grafana ).

Solid understanding of  Azure cloud services  including  Azure Active Directory (AAD) ,  Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) ,  Azure Storage , and  Azure Load Balancers .

Experience in  container security ,  network security , and  Kubernetes role-based access control (RBAC) .

Strong knowledge of  Git  and version control best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

(20%)

Certifications such as  Microsoft Certified:
Azure Dev Ops Engineer Expert  or  Microsoft Certified:
Azure Administrator Associate .

Experience with  Blue-Green Deployment ,  Canary Deployment , and other advanced deployment strategies.

Familiarity with  Service Mesh  (e.g., Istio) in Kubernetes environments.

Knowledge of  Azure Key Vault  for secrets management and  Azure Policy  for governance and compliance.

Experience with  serverless  technologies and  event-driven architectures  in Azure.

Soft Skills:

(20%)

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with development teams.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

A passion for learning new technologies and continuously improving Dev Ops processes.

Education &

Certifications:

Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 day remote

Must Haves:

Proven experience as a Dev Ops Engineer with a focus on Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, or Git Lab CI/CD.

Solid understanding of Azure cloud services including Azure Active Directory (AAD), Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), Azure Storage, and Azure Load Balancers.

Nice to have
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified:
Azure Dev Ops Engineer Expert or Microsoft Certified:
Azure Administrator Associate.

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