Azure DevOps Engineer

Synechron

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

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