Azure DevOps Administrator/Application Engineer - HYBRID

Chandra Technologies, Inc; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandra Technologies, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, seeks a seasoned Server/DB Administrator with Azure DevOps expertise for a hybrid on-site role (2 days a week, moving to 3).

You will support Windows server administration, SQL Server databases, and development of ASP.NET web applications used across multiple divisions. The role covers managing multiple environments across development, QA, test, train and production, performing migrations, handling certificates and security, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with Windows server administration.
• 3-5 years of SQL server database administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments, migrations, certificates, service accounts, and multi tier architectures.
• Ability to manage complex environments across Development, QA, Test, Train, and Production.
• Willingness to work directly with non-IT agency staff.

Responsibilities

• Administers a portfolio of approximately 15 enterprise servers across application, database, web, and file/print functions.
• Manages Azure-hosted Development/QA environments and DIT-hosted Production, Test, and Training environments.
• Supports externally hosted application servers for the Mail Service Center.
• Oversees certificate management, service accounts, and security configurations for all supported servers.
• Supports Windows server refresh project.
• Designs, develops, and maintains ASP.NET web applications and standalone utilities used across multiple divisions.
• Supports secure coding practices, deployment processes, and application reliability across cloud and on-premise environments.

Skills

Windows Server administration

SQL Server administration

Azure DevOps

Multi-tier architectures

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description

• Crop to Crop resumes are accepted

Location Requirement:

This is a hybrid position. The contractor will be expected to be onsite two day per week and will eventually be required onsite three days a week.

Server Administration

• Administers a portfolio of approximately 15 enterprise servers across application, database, web, and file/print functions.
• Manages Azure‑hosted Development/QA environments and DIT‑hosted Production, Test, and Training environments.
• Supports externally hosted application servers for the Mail Service Center.
• Oversees certificate management, service accounts, and security configurations for all supported servers.
• Supports Windows server refresh project

Database Administration

• Administers multiple SQL Server databases across Azure and DIT hosting environments.
• Supports Development/QA databases and eight Production/Test/Train databases integral to agency applications.
• Maintains databases serving Mail Service Center, Motor Fleet, Non‑Public Education, State Clearinghouse, and State Construction Office (Interscope).
• Supports databases used by external vendors for Mail Service Center and State Parking.
• Ensures database integrity, performance, security and participates in platform migrations such as Windows Server 2016 to 2019.

Application Development

• Serves as Azure DevOps administrator, managing iterations, sprints, pipelines, and work items.
• Designs, develops, and maintains application components supporting Mail Service Center, Motor Fleet Management, Non‑Public Education, and State Construction (Interscope).
• Develops and maintains ASP.NET web applications and standalone utilities used across multiple divisions.
• Supports secure coding practices, deployment processes, and application reliability across cloud and on‑premise environments

Required Skills

3-5 years of experience with Windows server administration

3-5 years of SQL server database administration

Strong knowledge of Windows Server environments, migrations, certificates, service accounts, and multi tier architectures.

Ability to manage complex environments across Development, QA, Test, Train, and Production.

Willingness to work directly with non-IT agency staff

Desired Skills

Proficiency with Azure DevOps (pipelines, iterations, boards, work items)