Azure DevOps Specialist

Work Experience Requirements:·      

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and related technologies.
• Azure Infrastructure- Azure IaaS and PaaS in compute, storage and networking, Azure Subscriptions - experience of leveraging the same and designing, implementing, and deploying Business Mission Critical applications·      
• Knowledge on Networking - VNet, ExpressRoute, vWAN, Ingress/Egress patterns and services, NVAs.·      
• Azure DevOps, CICD Pipelines: Design and Implementation experience·      
• Azure Infrastructure (IaaS) code development and implementation: DevOps Terraform Code development, Create Repos and deployment thru CICD experience.   
• Azure App Services (PaaS), Web Services (PaaS) and Azure SQL (IaaS and PaaS) DBs, code development and implementation: DevOps Terraform Code development, Create Repos and deployment thru CICD experience.·      
• "Infra As Code (IaC)": Design and Implementation experience·       Experience in Azure landing zone design and implementation·      
• Must Have technical abilities/qualifications working knowledge of Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and WAF·      
• Good Understanding of developing YAML pipelines, variable groups, Environments, Approvals and multi stage pipeline.·      
• Good Understanding on Modular Bicep templates, developing and deploying Azure Infra using Bicep templates·      
• Experience in  Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to manage, deploy, and optimize containerized applications on Azure's Kubernetes platform. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of AKS, including cluster configuration, scaling, and security·      
• GitLab, GitHub (Repo),Jekins: Design and Implementation experience·      
• GitHub Actions (Orchestration): Design and Implementation experience·      
• Cloud Migration/Tenant to Tenant migration – Assessment, Planning and Migration·      
• Serve as the primary DevOps point of contact for migration partners and application teams, providing guidance on processes.·      
• Proficiency in setting up monitoring solutions and automation processes within Azure.·      
• Scripting – PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM Template, Terraform·      
• Strong knowledge on Helm charts & YAML. Troubleshooting issue in Terraform.
• Integration of security tools with Terraform. Docker, Image repositories.

Mandatory Skills:·      

• Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficient in using IaC tools and practices to automate the provisioning and management of Azure resources.·      
• DevOps: Strong experience in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment.·      
• Docker: Expertise in containerization using Docker, including creating, managing, and deploying Docker containers.·      
• Kubernetes: Skilled in deploying, managing, and scaling applications using Kubernetes.·      
• Proficiency with tools like Git, Jenkins, Ansible, and other related technologies.·      
• Terraform: Proficient in using Terraform for infrastructure automation and orchestration in Azure environments.·     
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bash, or Python for automation tasks.·      
• Knowledge of integrating machine learning models into operational workflows.·      
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Job Description·      

• Expertise in Azure infrastructure and Platform Design, Deployment using Infrastructure as a code, Terraform dev expert.·      
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps.·      
• Configure and manage Azure DevOps services, including source control, build agents, and release pipelines.·      
• Maintain and enhance infrastructure as code (IaC) templates using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Terraform.·      
• Good hands-on experience in Azure infrastructure components (server, storage, network, database, and Monitoring tool for Azure Monitor) to deliver end to end Cloud Infrastructure engagements that includes assessment, design and migrations.·      
• Azure Networking Experience (VNET, Subnet, Load Balancing, VNET peering, VPN)·       Operating system: Good knowledge in Windows and Linux.  
• Advance knowledge in networking, virtualization, automation, scripting·      
• Excellent communication, interpersonal & presentation skills·      
• Reliability, Ability to work under pressure and ability to be precise in communication are must·      
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Soft Skills:·

• Communication and Presentation skills to play customer facing roles.·
• Strong communication skills to lead and drive topics independently.·
• Flexible to adapt with the Project schedules and demands.·
• Good to have ability to demonstrate as cross functional and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred certification (if Any):·       Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate·       Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert·       Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Good to have skills:·       Exposure experience or knowledge in AWS or GCP added advantage    

BE, BTech, BCA, BSc (IT) MCA, MBA (IT) and MSc(IT)