Key Responsibilities :

- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.

- Deploy, manage, and monitor applications and infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.

- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and ARM Templates.

- Manage source code repositories and branching strategies using Git.

- Implement containerization and orchestration solutions using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).

- Monitor application and infrastructure performance, availability, and security.

- Collaborate with development, testing, and operations teams to improve deployment processes.

- Troubleshoot and resolve deployment, infrastructure, and application issues.

- Ensure cloud environments follow security, compliance, and governance best practices.

Required Skills :

- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure AD, Azure Key Vault, Azure App Services, and Azure Monitor.

- Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines, Repos, Boards, and Release Management.

- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM Templates.

- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).

- Strong knowledge of CI/CD concepts and automation practices.

- Hands-on experience with Git, GitHub, or Azure Repos.

- Good understanding of Linux and Windows server administration.

- Scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with Microservices architecture.

- Knowledge of security best practices and DevSecOps concepts.

- Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible.

- Azure Certifications (AZ-104, AZ-400, AZ-305) will be an added advantage.

- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.