Azure CI/CD Developer

Job Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Azure CI/CD Developer to join our team for a high-impact project with a leading enterprise client. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing robust CI/CD pipelines on Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and security.

Key Responsibilities :

- Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to optimize build and release processes.

- Integrate automated testing, monitoring, and quality gates into pipelines to ensure code quality and reliability.

- Manage Azure DevOps Repos, Boards, and Pipelines for effective version control and project tracking.

- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.

- Monitor deployment performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure zero downtime releases.

- Maintain documentation of deployment processes, best practices, and troubleshooting guides.

- Ensure compliance with security and governance standards across environments.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 8+ years of experience in software development/DevOps, with at least 4+ years focused on Azure DevOps and CI/CD.

- Expertise in Azure Pipelines, YAML scripting, and deployment automation.

- Proficiency in Git, branching strategies, and version control best practices.

- Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.

- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights).

- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools ARM Templates, Terraform, or Bicep.

- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice to Have :

- Experience with security scanning tools (SonarQube, OWASP, etc.).

- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.