Azure Devops Engineer

Role Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Azure DevOps Engineer who can independently design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions with minimal guidance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, IaC, automation, CI/CD pipelines, any scripting language and modern DevOps tooling with strong problem-solving skills. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable Azure cloud infrastructure. • Implement Azure Kubernetes services and expertise in ISTIO, NSG, Load balancing concepts • Develop automation scripts and tooling using Python / Bash scripting Design gateway (INGRESS, EGRESS with simple TLS / MTLS using SSL certificate) Automate CICD pipelines using GenAI concepts • Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment workflows. • Manage version control workflows and branching strategies using GitLab. • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance, reliability, and security. • Collaborate with development, QA, and architecture teams to support smooth delivery processes. • Ensure compliance with cloud governance, security best practices, and operational standards. • Independently drive tasks, resolve issues, and deliver end-to-end solutions with minimal supervision. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Required Skills & Experience • 9+ years of experience in Azure DevOps with Kubernetes or Cloud Engineering roles. • Strong hands-on experience with Azure services (AKS, AKV, Storage Accounts, NSG, Gateways, Certificates). • Experience with IaC tools: Terraform, Ansible. • Experience with CI/CD: GitLab CI/CD pipelines. • Scripting experience with Python / Bash Scripting. • Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and AKS is a plus. • Strong troubleshooting skills for infrastructure and deployment issues. • Excellent communication, ownership mindset, and ability to work with minimal guidance. Preferred Qualifications • Azure certifications (DevOps Engineer) are an added advantage. • Any Kubernetes Certification • Familiarity with security best practices, cost optimization, and cloud governance.