DevOps Engineer

Sequoia Applied Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a DevOps Engineer to manage CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure cloud infrastructure management. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and a strong background in Infrastructure as Code. This role requires excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, making it perfect for someone eager to optimize processes and enhance infrastructure reliability.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure Management.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Implement and manage secure access policies across DevOps and Azure environments.
• Monitor and optimize build and deployment performance.

Skills

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Git

PowerShell

Bash

YAML configurations

SFTP

Windows/Linux administration

Docker/Kubernetes

Monitoring tools

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Terraform

Azure Key Vault

Job description

We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer with 5–8 years of hands‑on experience in Azure DevOps and cloud infrastructure management. You’ll play a key role in managing CI/CD pipelines, maintaining secure credentials and access controls, and ensuring reliable, automated deployments across environments.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys optimizing processes, and takes ownership of infrastructure reliability and security.

Key Responsibilities

Pipeline Management

• Design, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Monitor and optimize build and deployment performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline issues.
• Document configurations and standard operating procedures.

Credential & Access Management

• Implement and manage secure access policies across DevOps and Azure environments.
• Regularly rotate credentials and manage secrets in Azure Key Vault.
• Conduct periodic security and compliance audits.

Azure Cloud Administration

• Manage provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle of Azure resources (VMs, AKS, Storage, Networking, etc.).
• Optimize costs and performance of Azure workloads.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Enforce security and compliance standards across environments.

Pipeline Optimization

• Customize pipelines for project‑specific requirements.
• Integrate new tools and technologies into CI/CD processes.
• Continuously test and improve pipeline performance and reliability.

Deployment & Release Management

• Plan and execute code deployments with minimal downtime.
• Implement version control best practices and rollback strategies.
• Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to streamline release workflows.

Permissions Management

• Configure and manage user permissions in Azure DevOps Boards and Azure Portal.
• Handle user provisioning and deprovisioning.
• Maintain and review audit logs for compliance.

Server & SFTP Management

• Configure and maintain SFTP servers and manage access permissions.
• Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows and Linux servers.

Multi-Cloud Exposure (Good to Have)

• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS DevOps tools.
• Understanding of hybrid or multi-cloud deployment models.

Reporting & Communication

• Provide daily status updates on progress, incidents, and task completion.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams for infrastructure improvements.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience inDevOps / Cloud Infrastructure Management.
• Strong hands‑on experience withAzure DevOps,CI/CD pipelines, andInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep).
• Experience managingAzure resources anduser permissions.
• Proficient withGit,PowerShell,Bash, andYAML configurations.
• Working knowledge ofSFTP,Windows/Linux administration, andcontainerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity withmonitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Grafana).
• Strong understanding ofsecurity best practices andidentity management.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer