Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)

##### Project description

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep for Azure PaaS (Platform as a Service) solutions with a focus on private networking. In this role, you will collaborate with development, security, and infrastructure teams to automate and streamline the deployment of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments.

##### Responsibilities

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Development
• Design, develop, and maintain Bicep templates to provision and manage Azure PaaS resources such as:
• App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, EventHub, Service Bus, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, Key Vault, API Management, and Cosmos DB.
• Ensure IaC templates are modular, reusable, and follow best practices.
• Implement parameterization, modules, and consistent naming conventions to enhance template flexibility.
• Private Networking & Security
• Architect and deploy private networking solutions using:
• Private Endpoints, Private Links, Virtual Networks (VNet), Subnets, and Network Security Groups (NSGs).
• Configure service integrations with private networking, ensuring traffic stays within the Azure backbone.
• Use Application Firewall and policies to enhance security.
• Use Azure Key Vault to securely store and manage secrets, certificates, and keys.
• CI/CD Pipelines & Automation
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate the deployment of Bicep-based PaaS environments.
• Integrate IaC pipelines with Biceps for consistent deployment.
• Use release gates, approvals, and checks to ensure compliance and security in deployment processes.
• Monitoring & Optimization
• Implement Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics to monitor PaaS environments.
• Create alerts and dashboards to ensure performance, availability, and security visibility.
• Optimize PaaS resources for cost, performance, and reliability.
• Collaboration & Documentation
• Collaborate with cloud architects, security teams, and application developers to design and implement PaaS solutions.
• Document infrastructure, deployment processes, and Bicep modules.
• Provide guidance and training to development teams on Bicep and Azure networking best practices.

##### Skills

Must have

• 8+ years in Development and/or DevOps roles, with 5+ years of daily hands-on DevOps experience
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and/or Jenkins
• Skilled in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), using Helm and Dapr
• Deep understanding of Azure services and infrastructure provisioning (Function Apps, Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Event Hub, Storage Accounts, AKS)
• Ability to troubleshoot applications developed using PaaS or AKS.
• Experience with Azure API Management (APIM)
• Ansible or scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python)
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
• Comfortable with project-based work and occasional on-call support
• Strong communication skills: proactive, curious, and collaborative with a hunger to learn and contribute

Nice to have

• Exposure to Scrum Master responsibilities
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSE, Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator)
• FinsOps\Cost Optimization Methodologies

##### Other

Languages

English: C1 Advanced

Seniority

Senior