Azure DevOps Engineer

Job Summary:
Synechron is seeking a skilled Azure DevOps Engineer to design implement and manage secure scalable and reliable cloud platforms and applications. This role will focus on creating automated deployment pipelines infrastructure management and governance within Azure environments. The ideal candidate will contribute to enhancing platform stability operational maturity and security supporting development teams through automation best practices and ensuring continuous delivery excellence. This position plays a vital role in driving digital transformation and operational efficiency within the organization.

Software Requirements:

• Required:

  • Azure DevOps (Azure Pipelines Boards Repos) proven experience in pipeline creation and management (minimum 5 years)

  • Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform ARM templates or Bicep)

  • Azure CLI and PowerShell scripting

  • Container orchestration tools (Kubernetes AKS) preferred but not essential

• Preferred:

  • Monitoring and alerting tools (Azure Monitor Log Analytics)

  • Configuration management tools (Ansible Chef Puppet)

  • GitHub or other version control systems

Overall Responsibilities:

• Design implement and maintain Azure infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code practices.

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and deployment for Azure workloads.

• Integrate best practices for governance access control and security within Azure platform delivery.

• Enhance platform reliability availability and operational maturity through automation and process improvements.

• Support application teams with deployment automation troubleshooting and environment optimization.

• Monitor system health troubleshoot issues and implement proactive improvements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure and operational practices with organizational goals.

• Maintain documentation compliance and adherence to security standards.

Technical Skills (By Category):

Programming Languages:

• Required: PowerShell Bash scripting

• Preferred: Python YAML

Databases/Data Management:

• Preferably familiar with Azure SQL Cosmos DB or other cloud-native data solutions

Cloud Technologies:

• Required: Azure services (Compute Storage Networking Identity Security)

• Preferred: Azure Arc hybrid cloud solutions

Frameworks and Libraries:

• Not typically applicable; focus on infrastructure and automation tools

Development Tools and Methodologies:

• Required: Azure DevOps Git CI/CD pipelines Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)

• Preferred: Knowledge of DevSecOps practices containerization microservices architecture

Security Protocols:

• Required: Azure role-based access control (RBAC) Azure Security Center compliance standards (ISO SOC GDPR)

• Preferred: Implementation of security policies and guardrails in CI/CD pipelines

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years in Azure cloud platform implementation and DevOps engineering roles

• Proven experience in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines in Azure environments

• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools and cloud automation

• Strong understanding of Azure security governance and compliance standards

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud operations in regulated environments is advantageous

• Alternative pathways: Extensive proven experience in DevOps within other cloud ecosystems (AWS GCP) with strong Azure knowledge

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Develop and maintain automated deployment pipelines and infrastructure templates

• Collaborate with development teams to enable seamless CI/CD workflows

• Monitor platform health troubleshoot deployment or runtime issues and implement improvements

• Conduct regular reviews on security and compliance standards within Azure environments

• Participate in architectural discussions impact assessments and operational planning sessions

• Maintain clear documentation of infrastructure deployment procedures and operational processes

• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation and operational standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field; equivalent professional experience acceptable

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert AZ-400 or equivalent are preferred

• Formal training or certifications in cloud security infrastructure as code or related areas is advantageous

• Commitment to continuous professional growth in cloud technologies and DevOps practices

Professional Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on automation and operational efficiency

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams

• Effective communication skills to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences

• Proactive in identifying risks opportunities for improvements and implementing solutions

• Adaptability to evolving technologies tools and best practices

• Innovation-driven mindset focused on enhancing platform resilience and security

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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