Azure DevOps Lead (CI/CD, IaC & Kubernetes)

TalentXO; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentXO is seeking an Azure DevOps Lead to architect and operate end-to-end CI/CD pipelines on Azure. You will own IaC workflows using Terraform, ARM/Bicep, and drive governance, security, and cost controls across the platform.

Ideal candidates have 6–9 years in cloud-native delivery, expert Azure DevOps skills, and strong leadership to mentor engineering teams and coordinate cross-functional efforts.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years in cloud-native delivery with end-to-end ownership
• Hands-on Azure experience with DevOps lifecycle management
• Strong governance, security, and cost-control focus

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and operate CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps
• Lead IaC deployments using Terraform, ARM/Bicep
• Coach teams on Git workflows and pipeline design
• Create runbooks, playbooks, and reusable templates

Skills

Azure DevOps

CI/CD design

Terraform

AKS

PowerShell/Bash/Python

Git workflows

Azure Key Vault

Azure security

Tools

AKS

Docker

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

• Architect, develop, and operate dependable CI/CD pipelines leveraging Azure DevOps Services (Azure Pipelines) alongside Git-based source control.
• Establish and oversee infrastructure as code (IaC) deployments using Terraform, ARM templates, and/or Bicep for consistent environment creation.
• Streamline build, test, deployment, and rollback workflows; embed automated quality checks and testing protocols throughout pipeline execution.
• Enhance platform dependability and visibility through instrumentation and observability platforms including Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Strengthen platform governance and security posture via pipeline safeguards, credential management (Key Vault / Vault), and secure configuration standards.
• Optimize Azure spending and enforce organizational governance through resource tagging, policy application, and budget controls.
• Diagnose pipeline execution issues, resolve production outages, and address system performance constraints; conduct detailed failure investigations and deploy durable resolutions.
• Coach and support engineering teams on Git branching patterns, CI/CD configuration, IaC methodologies, and cloud-native architectural patterns.
• Produce comprehensive reference materials including deployment runbooks, incident playbooks, system architecture documentation, and reusable pipeline templates.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise as an Azure DevOps Lead with comprehensive ownership of end-to-end CI/CD, IaC, and cloud-native delivery
• Mandatory (Experience 1) – Minimum 6+ years across cloud-native application delivery environments, with 3+ years of recent hands-on Azure experience
• Mandatory (Experience 2) – Advanced proficiency with Azure DevOps Services platforms including Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, and Boards
• Mandatory (Experience 3) – Proven ability to lead and develop team members, providing guidance on Git workflows, pipeline development, IaC standards, and cloud-native architectural approaches
• Mandatory (Tech skill 1) – Substantial hands-on expertise in CI/CD design and YAML pipeline development, encompassing automation of compilation, validation, shipping, and restore mechanisms alongside quality validation checkpoints
• Mandatory (Tech skill 2) – Robust practical Infrastructure as Code capabilities using Terraform for standardized infrastructure deployment; ARM templates or Bicep represents a valuable supplement
• Mandatory (Tech skill 3) – Practical experience with Docker containerization and Kubernetes, particularly AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)
• Mandatory (Tech skill 4) – Applied expertise in scripting and automation through PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python
• Mandatory (Tech skill 5) – Working knowledge of Git workflows including branching methodologies, pull request mechanisms, and code review disciplines
• Mandatory (Tech skill 6) – Experience with configuration and secrets management tools such as Azure Key Vault and HashiCorp Vault
• Mandatory (Tech skill 7) – Grasp of networking fundamentals, identity systems (Azure AD), and security controls within Azure environments
• Mandatory (Tech skill 8) – Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and emergency management capabilities, with capacity to analyze failure sources and institute lasting remedies
• Mandatory (Company) – Background in B2B IT services or IT consulting sectors
• Mandatory (Communication) – Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with capacity to coordinate successfully with cross-functional groups
• Mandatory (Note) – CTC is inclusive of 5% variable
• Preferred (Certification) – Holds AZ-400 (Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert), AZ-104, AZ-305, or Terraform Associate credentials
• Preferred (Experience) – Background with monitoring solutions (Azure Monitor, App Insights, Prometheus, Grafana), Azure cost management and compliance practices, and documentation of runbooks, playbooks, and standardized pipeline templates

Experience: 6-9 years - Work from office - 5 days a week - Notice period less than 15 days