Sr. Azure DevOps Admin

Sr. Azure DevOps Admin (Azure)We are looking for a highly experienced Sr. DevOps Admin with expertise in setting up services, deploying code, enabling CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and monitoring system health and cost on Azure platforms. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of overall experience, with at least 5+ years in DevOps and cloud automation, and strong skills in communication, documentation, and troubleshooting.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated software builds, testing, and deployments.Ensure seamless code deployments across multiple environments with minimal downtime.Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.Manage configuration and container orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.Cloud Infrastructure Management (Azure)Set up and manage cloud services, networking, storage, and security policies on Azure.Optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.Implement and enforce best practices for security, identity & access management (IAM), and compliance.Monitor system health, availability, and performance using tools like CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, or Grafana.Implement disaster recovery (DR) and high availability (HA) solutions.Monitoring, Logging & TroubleshootingSet up centralized logging and monitoring solutions (ELK, Splunk, CloudWatch, Azure Log Analytics).Define and track SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets for cloud-based applications.Automate alerting and incident response mechanisms using tools like PagerDuty or OpsGenie.Investigate and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal impact on system availability.Documentation & CommunicationPrepare deployment diagrams, release checklists, and troubleshooting guides.Document infrastructure, CI/CD workflows, and operational procedures for knowledge sharing.Communicate technical solutions and best practices to cross-functional teams.Required Skills & Experience8+ years of IT experience, with at least 5+ years in DevOps, Cloud Automation, and CI/CD.Strong hands-on experience with Azure (Azure DevOps, AKS, App Services, Functions, Networking, etc.).Expertise in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps Pipelines).Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates).Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.Experience in monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk).Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and container security.Experience with cost optimization strategies on Azure.Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, and load balancers in cloud environments.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.Preferred QualificationsCertified in Azure DevOps or Cloud Architect (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert).Experience with Serverless Architectures (Azure Functions).Knowledge of policy-based security (OPA, Gatekeeper, Kyverno).