Sr. DevOps Engineer

Senior DevOps Engineer Local to Branford, CT Ancera, LLC – Connecticut Must Have: Azure Services - particularly AKS Experience w/ Edge AI DevOp skillset Infrastructure focused background Experience with hardware provisioning, edge computing, and ensuring business continuity. Experience with managing high-performance GPUs for AI workloads is highly preferred. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing both cloud infrastructure and on-premises systems, automating deployment pipelines, and ensuring scalability and reliability of applications. You will play a pivotal role in enabling our development teams, optimizing our development lifecycle, maintaining critical edge infrastructure, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Infrastructure Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud environments using Microsoft Azure services, such as Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions. Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker, and orchestrate containers in production environments with tools like Kubernetes. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions to streamline application deployment processes. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates. Write and maintain scripts and automation tools using Python and Bash to enhance operational efficiency and reliability. Set up and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems with platforms like Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana to ensure system performance and uptime. Implement best practices for securing cloud environments, containers, and deployment pipelines to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. On-Premises & Edge Infrastructure Set up, configure, and maintain Sonic servers at customer sites and lab locations to support production workloads. Manage and troubleshoot on-premises network infrastructure at the Branford facility, including switches, routers, and firewalls. Collaborate with our managed service provider (NSI) on laptop provisioning, configuration, and support for employees. Assist with on-premises hardware installations, upgrades, and maintenance as needed. Develop, implement, and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans for both cloud and on-premises systems. Ensure secure connectivity between cloud environments and on-premises/edge infrastructure. General Responsibilities Troubleshoot and resolve issues in cloud infrastructure, on-premises systems, application deployments, and containerized environments. Collaborate closely with development, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless integration of DevOps processes. Document infrastructure, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and operational continuity. Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and DevOps excellence. Qualifications: Required Skills and Experience: 5+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure management, and automation. Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, including experience with AKS, Azure DevOps, and Azure Functions. Proficiency in containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes. Advanced skills in Python scripting for automation and tooling. Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates. Knowledge of database management (SQL and NoSQL) and integrating them into cloud solutions. Strong understanding of Linux and Windows server environments. Experience with on-premises server management and maintenance, particularly in distributed environments. Working knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and equipment (switches, routers, firewalls). Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Skills and Experience: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps best practices. Previous experience in a fast-moving startup environment. Familiarity with container security tools and compliance frameworks. Experience managing hybrid cloud/on-premises environments. Knowledge of business continuity planning and disaster recovery procedures. Background in edge computing and distributed systems management. My3Tech Inc