Azure DevOps & Cloud Engineer

Job Title: Azure DevOps & Cloud Engineer

Location: Noida Job Type: Full-Time Experience: 5–10+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps & Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, CI/CD pipelines, cloud security, and DevOps best practices. This role involves collaborating with development, security, and operations teams to automate deployments, optimize infrastructure, and ensure compliance with enterprise security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.

Configure, manage, and optimize Azure infrastructure and cloud workloads.

Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, SonarQube, CodeQL, and other DevOps tools.

Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

Monitor cloud infrastructure and applications using tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, and New Relic.

Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and perform root cause analysis to ensure high system availability.

Implement cloud security best practices using Azure Security Center, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Azure Key Vault, and other Azure security services.

Conduct vulnerability assessments, security scans, and implement remediation measures.

Ensure secure coding practices and collaborate with development teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle.

Develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for Azure environments.

Optimize Azure resource utilization and support cloud cost management initiatives.

Create technical documentation, operational procedures, and deployment standards.

Mentor team members and provide technical guidance on Azure technologies and DevOps best practices.

Required Skills

Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.

Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and DevOps methodologies.

Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (Azure Kubernetes Service - AKS).

Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools including:

Git

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

SonarQube

CodeQL

Experience with monitoring and observability tools:

Splunk

Dynatrace

New Relic

Proficiency in Azure security services including:

Microsoft Defender for Cloud (Azure Security Center)

Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID)

Azure Key Vault

Experience performing vulnerability assessments and security remediation.

Knowledge of secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles.

Experience implementing regulatory and compliance controls within Azure environments.

Strong troubleshooting, automation, and scripting skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Azure Landing Zones and enterprise cloud governance.

Knowledge of Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Sentinel.

Experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python scripting.

Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Experience supporting large-scale enterprise cloud environments.

Azure networking and identity management expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.

Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred).

Relevant certifications in Terraform, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), or DevSecOps are a plus.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Strong documentation and technical writing skills.

Proactive mindset with a focus on automation and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale Azure cloud transformation projects.

Exposure to modern DevOps, cloud automation, and security technologies.

Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Professional development and certification opportunities.

Career growth in cloud engineering and DevSecOps.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (Noida)