Azure DevOps Engineer (Remote, Full-Time) [AS184]

Smart Working; Chennai District; Remote; INR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed shifts with flexible hours

Health insurance

Mentorship and community support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading remote work firm is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to manage cloud transformation projects on Microsoft Azure. This role requires hands-on experience with Azure, DevOps principles, and infrastructure automation. You will oversee the creation of secure and scalable cloud environments, ensuring alignment with Azure best practices. The ideal candidate should possess comprehensive experience in CI/CD, IaC, and cloud security while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and effective communication. Join us and contribute meaningfully to our global teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure, familiarity with other public clouds is a plus.
• Strong hands-on experience with IaC tools like Terraform, Puppet, or Ansible.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with Cloud Adoption and Well-Architected Frameworks.
• Azure Administrator AZ-104 certification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of networking in public clouds.
• Experience configuring firewalls and Azure networking.
• Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Azure resources using IaC tools.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices.
• Align deployment activities with Azure Cloud Adoption Framework and Well‑Architected Framework best practices.
• Develop reusable templates aligned with Enterprise‑Scale Landing Zones, secure configurations, and governance standards.
• Ensure deployments adhere to security best practices and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and customers to translate business needs into reliable, automated cloud infrastructure.
• Support post‑deployment validation, monitoring, and performance tuning of Azure environments.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud security

Networking principles

Communication skills

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Ansible

Bicep

Job description

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well‑being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full‑time, long‑term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.

Join one of the highest‑rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote‑first world.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to work directly with customers across multiple sectors, delivering cloud transformation projects in Microsoft Azure. You’ll take ownership of designing, deploying, and managing secure, scalable, and automated Azure environments — leveraging infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD, and DevOps best practices.

This role is ideal for someone with strong hands‑on Azure experience and a passion for automation, cloud security, and architectural excellence. You’ll play a key part in helping customers modernise their infrastructure while ensuring compliance with best‑practice frameworks such as the Azure Well‑Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or equivalent automation frameworks
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions to automate resource deployment and configuration across customer environments
• Take technical ownership of project delivery, ensuring timely, high‑quality implementations
• Align all deployment activities with Azure Cloud Adoption Framework and Well‑Architected Framework best practices
• Optimise future deployments by developing reusable templates aligned with Enterprise‑Scale Landing Zones, secure configurations, and governance standards
• Ensure all deployments adhere to security best practices and compliance standards, including NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, and Zero Trust principles
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and customers to translate business needs into reliable, automated cloud infrastructure
• Support post‑deployment validation, monitoring, and performance tuning of Azure environments

Requirements

• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure; experience with other public clouds (AWS, GCP, or Oracle Cloud) will also be considered
• Strong hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Puppet, Chef, or Ansible
• Working knowledge of Bicep for native Azure resource provisioning
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption and Well‑Architected Frameworks
• Background in DevOps‑focused project delivery using IaC principles
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ‑104) or equivalent certification
• Strong knowledge of networking principles in public cloud environments
• Experience configuring and managing firewalls, including Azure PaaS and 3rd‑party network virtual appliances
• Experience supporting Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022)
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and customer‑facing skills

Nice to Have

• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert certification
• Broader multi‑cloud experience (AWS, GCP, or Oracle)
• Experience developing enterprise‑grade security and governance templates
• Familiarity with automation scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
• Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure monitoring tools

Benefits

• Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
• No Weekend Work: Real work‑life balance, not just words
• Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
• Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
• True Belonging: A long‑term career where your contributions are valued

At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire.

Be a Smart Worker — valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Software Development