Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Bluelight Consulting; Zapopan; A distancia; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a skilled DevOps professional to join its dynamic team. This role offers the chance to manage and optimize Azure infrastructure while ensuring compliance with industry best practices. You'll work on challenging projects that enhance customer satisfaction and contribute to a collaborative work environment. If you're passionate about software development and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values continuous learning and personal growth, and make a significant impact in the world of technology.

Formación

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, with 5+ years in Azure environments.
• Strong experience with Terraform for managing cloud infrastructure.
• Expertise in Azure infrastructure, networking, and security best practices.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure and security, ensuring compliance.
• Maintain high availability and rapid incident response for customer-facing systems.
• Implement and manage Terraform for infrastructure automation.

Conocimientos

DevOps

Azure Infrastructure

Terraform (IaC)

CI/CD Pipelines

Application Performance Monitoring (APM)

Database Administration (Azure SQL Server)

Git and GitHub

Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps)

DevSecOps Principles

Strong Communication Skills

Descripción del empleo

Bluelight is a leading software consultancy dedicated to designing and developing innovative technology that enhances users' lives. With a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients, Bluelight excels in its focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Our mission is not only to create cutting-edge applications but also to foster a collaborative and enriching work environment where each team member can grow and thrive. With a presence across the United States and Central/South America, Bluelight is in an exciting phase of expansion, continually seeking exceptional talent to join its dynamic and diverse community.

We are looking for a skilled individual to join our rapidly growing team at Bluelight. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where everyone's opinions and efforts are valued and appreciated. You will have the opportunity to contribute to challenging and meaningful projects, developing high-quality applications that stand out in the market. We value continuous learning, personal growth, and hard work, offering a collaborative environment that promotes professional development. If you are passionate about software development and eager to be part of a growing software consultancy, we invite you to apply and join us on this exciting journey.

What we are looking for

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, with 5+ years in Azure environments
• Expertise in Azure infrastructure, networking, and security, including VNets, Front Door, WAF, Firewalls (Premium + IDPS), VPN, DNS, AD, App Service, Container Apps, Function Apps, Event Hub, Defender, and Sentinel
• Preferred experience administering Azure AD B2C, with deep understanding of identity and authentication security best practices
• Strong experience with Terraform (IaC), managing scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure Pipelines, incorporating security and performance testing
• Expertise in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) with Datadog strongly preferred, including real-time alerting and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with Hub-and-Spoke network architecture and cloud security principles
• Strong database administration experience with Azure SQL Server, including cloud-based backup, replication, and high-availability strategies. Experience with the Hyperscale service tier is a strong plus.
• Experience with disaster recovery, incident management, and high-availability architectures
• Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, including security compliance, role-based access control, and vulnerability management
• Proficiency in Git and GitHub for version control and workflow automation
• Experience in optimizing cloud costs (FinOps) and monitoring usage trends.
• Ability to thrive in a detail-oriented, fast-paced remote work environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience supporting a remote team
• Azure and/or Security certification(s) a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure, networking, security, and identity management, ensuring compliance with SOC 2 and industry best practices
• Ensure customer-facing systems maintain high availability and rapid incident response, including automated failover and disaster recovery strategies
• Maintain and enhance Azure Pipelines for seamless CI/CD workflows, integrating automated security, unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Implement and manage Terraform for infrastructure automation
• Own the Datadog APM ecosystem, implementing best practices for monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure system health and compliance
• Implement DevSecOps practices, including security scanning, role-based access controls (RBAC), and proactive threat mitigation using Azure Defender and Sentinel
• Continuously monitor Azure cost trends, implementing FinOps strategies to optimize cloud expenses while maintaining performance and security
• Administer and enhance Azure AD B2C, ensuring secure authentication and identity management
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and business continuity
• Work closely with Engineering and Security teams, documenting best practices, infrastructure changes, and operational procedures

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