Azure DevOps

TechDigital Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of experience in building and managing Azure-based CI/CD pipelines, alongside expertise in Docker and Kubernetes.

The role involves designing and optimizing scalable DevOps solutions, ensuring automation maturity, high availability, and collaboration across teams. Key responsibilities include leading pipeline development, managing containerization, and implementing security best practices.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in DevOps/Cloud engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in writing YAML-based pipelines and templates.
• Solid experience in Docker containerization and image management.
• Strong working knowledge of Kubernetes (AKS or other managed clusters).
• Experience with Helm charts and Kubernetes deployments.
• Proficiency in Git-based version control and branching strategies.
• Hands-on experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts, automation, and release management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps using YAML.
• Develop reusable, modular, and scalable pipeline templates and frameworks.
• Lead the automation of build, release, and deployment processes across environments.
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage image lifecycle and optimization.
• Deploy and manage workloads on Kubernetes clusters.
• Define and implement deployment strategies.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and architecture teams to integrate best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines

Docker containerization

Kubernetes (AKS preferred)

YAML-based pipelines

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)

Git-based version control

IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep)

DevSecOps tools (SonarQube, Snyk)

Service mesh (Istio)

Multi-cloud exposure (AWS/GCP)

Job description

Top Skills

• Azure certifications: AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer Expert), AZ-104
• Kubernetes certifications: CKA / CKAD
• Experience with IaC tools: Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates
• Exposure to DevSecOps tools (SonarQube, Snyk, etc.)
• Experience with service mesh (Istio) or advanced Kubernetes concepts
• Multi‑cloud exposure (AWS/GCP)

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with 5–8 years of experience in building and managing Azure‑based CI/CD pipelines, containerization using Docker, and Kubernetes orchestration. The candidate will design, implement, and optimize scalable DevOps solutions, ensuring high availability, reliability, and automation maturity across environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement end‑to‑end CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps using YAML.
• Develop reusable, modular, and scalable pipeline templates and frameworks.
• Lead the automation of build, release, and deployment processes across environments (Dev, QA, Prod).
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage image lifecycle and optimization.
• Deploy and manage workloads on Kubernetes clusters (AKS preferred).
• Define and implement deployment strategies (Blue‑Green, Canary, Rolling deployments).
• Collaborate with development, QA, and architecture teams to integrate DevOps best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana.
• Ensure security best practices (DevSecOps) in pipelines and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex pipeline failures, cluster issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Optimize cost, performance, and scalability of cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain documentation, standards, and governance for CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in DevOps/Cloud engineering roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in writing YAML‑based pipelines and templates.
• Solid experience in Docker containerization and image management.
• Strong working knowledge of Kubernetes (AKS or other managed clusters).
• Experience with Helm charts and Kubernetes deployments.
• Proficiency in Git‑based version control and branching strategies.
• Hands‑on experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts, automation, and release management.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Good understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture basics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure certifications: AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer Expert), AZ-104
• Kubernetes certifications: CKA / CKAD
• Experience with IaC tools: Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates
• Exposure to DevSecOps tools (SonarQube, Snyk, etc.)
• Experience with service mesh (Istio) or advanced Kubernetes concepts
• Multi‑cloud exposure (AWS/GCP)

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and cross‑team collaboration
• Ability to drive initiatives independently
• Mentorship and leadership mindset
• Adaptability in fast‑paced environments

Key Expectations

• Own CI/CD pipeline architecture and improvements
• Drive automation and standardization across projects
• Contribute to design decisions and DevOps strategy
• Ensure high‑quality, secure, and scalable deployments