Azure DevOps / Automation Engineer

DevOps / Automation Engineer (Azure-Focused)Onsite - Middletown, NJ or Dallas, TXObjective: Identify a DevOps engineer capable of designing and implementing end-to-end CI/CD and cloud infrastructure, with strong emphasis on Azure ecosystem, automation, and migration from ADO to GitHub Actions.Must Have's:Strong recent hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure (preferred over AWS).Expertise in CI/CD tools:Azure DevOps (ADO)GitHub & GitHub ActionsJFrog ArtifactoryHands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)Key Responsibilities:Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines across Azure DevOps, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.Lead migration from Azure DevOps (ADO) to GitHub Actions, including repository and artifact transition using JFrog.Architect and deliver cloud infrastructure solutions (cloud/on-prem/hybrid) with strong automation orientation.Build scalable and reusable DevOps automation frameworks using Terraform.Implement and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).Drive CI/CD best practices including pipeline standardization, automation, and optimization.Mandatory Skills (Must Have):Strong recent hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure (preferred over AWS).Expertise in CI/CD tools:Azure DevOps (ADO)GitHub & GitHub ActionsJFrog ArtifactoryHands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)Deep understanding of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and networking/integration concepts.Strong experience in Linux, Docker, and containerization.Desired Skills (Good to Have):Experience with GitLab (indicative of GitHub Actions adaptability).Knowledge of hybrid/cloud infrastructure architectures.Key Evaluation Criteria:Use the below to screen profiles quickly:Area: What to Look ForCloud Platform: Strong Azure experience (recent hands-on)CI/CD: Proven design of pipelines using GitHub Actions + ADO Migration ExperienceADO ? GitHub Actions transformationAutomation: Terraform-led infrastructure automationContainers: AKS + Docker + Kubernetes expertiseArtifacts: Experience with JFrog integrationEnd-to-End Ownership: Designed full CI/CD + infrastructure stack