Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)

Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)Our client is an established enterprise software company undergoing a major modernization effort across its infrastructure, cloud platforms, and software delivery processes. As the organization continues to invest in cloud-native technologies, automation, and modern DevOps practices, they are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer who enjoys building scalable platforms, improving developer productivity, and driving operational excellence.This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you'll own engineering environments, CI/CD pipelines, deployment tooling, and infrastructure automation while partnering closely with cloud operations and software engineering teams. You'll have the opportunity to influence technical direction, introduce modern tooling, and solve complex deployment challenges across both cloud-hosted and customer-managed environments.Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)5+ years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or Site Reliability EngineeringDeep Linux administration and troubleshooting experienceStrong hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environmentsExperience with Docker and containerized application deploymentsExperience supporting on-premises software deployments and customer environmentsStrong experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar)Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Go, or similar languagesExperience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft AzureStrong understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS, TLS, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancingExperience with Git-based source control workflowsExcellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skillsDesired Skills & ExperienceExperience with Prometheus and GrafanaTerraform, Ansible, or other Infrastructure-as-Code toolsExperience with PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, or RabbitMQLoad and performance testing using tools such as k6, JMeter, or LocustExperience with Kubernetes management tools such as K9s or HeadlampFamiliarity with DigitalOcean environmentsExperience supporting SOC 2 or similar compliance initiativesAzure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-400, or similar)Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or ClaudeWhat You Will Be DoingDesign, build, and maintain development, QA, staging, and performance testing environmentsAutomate infrastructure provisioning and environment lifecycle managementDevelop and maintain deployment tooling for both cloud and customer-hosted environmentsOwn and improve CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and deployment workflowsPartner with engineering teams to improve software delivery, deployment reliability, and operational efficiencySupport production issues alongside cloud operations teams and participate in root cause analysisBuild monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions across engineering environmentsDesign and execute performance, load, and scalability testingImprove infrastructure security and support compliance initiativesResearch, evaluate, and implement modern DevOps technologies and automation toolsCreate technical documentation, operational runbooks, and deployment guidesParticipate in an on-call rotation supporting production systemsTech Breakdown30% Kubernetes & Cloud Infrastructure25% CI/CD & Release Engineering20% Infrastructure Automation & Scripting15% Observability, Monitoring & Performance10% Customer Deployments & Operational SupportDaily Responsibilities50% Hands-On Engineering20% Infrastructure Automation & Platform Improvements15% Cross-Functional Collaboration10% Troubleshooting & Incident Response5% Documentation & Technical PlanningThe OfferCompetitive salary plus annual bonusHybrid schedule (3 days onsite)Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and company holidaysProfessional development and certification opportunitiesOpportunity to shape the future of a modern cloud-native engineering platform while working with cutting-edge infrastructure technologiesApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship is not available for this position.