DevOps Engineer - Microsoft Azure Offline

Job Summary

We seek a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team part-time and support the setup and management of applications in Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, with specific expertise in Azure services and tools. You will automate infrastructure provisioning, implement CI/CD pipelines, ensure application security, and monitor performance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Terraform.
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Continuously monitor application performance and health using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or other monitoring tools, and optimize as necessary.
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Automate repetitive tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Work closely with development and operations teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle and ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure and deployments.
• Implement disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure application resilience.

• Stay current with the latest DevOps practices and Azure services to continuously improve processes and infrastructure.

   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps roles.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency with Azure services such as Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Understanding of networking concepts in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

   

Preferred Skills

• Azure certifications such as AZ-400 (Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions) or AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator).
• Experience with other cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring and logging tools.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.