Azure DevOps Engineer — CI/CD, Kubernetes

Kforce Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a DevOps Engineer to Raleigh, NC, to build and optimize CI/CD pipelines, define cloud infrastructure as code, and automate deployments across applications.

You will manage Azure-based platforms, containerize workloads with Docker and Kubernetes, and implement monitoring and security practices. The role requires hands-on CI/CD experience, strong Azure services knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with development and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a DevOps or cloud engineering role, preferably within Azure environments.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD and automation tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub, Ansible, etc.)
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and branching strategies
• Experience with Azure services (Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, Logic Apps, Pipelines)
• Background in building automated pipelines, integrations, and scalable workflows
• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and distributed systems
• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and performance tuning best practices
• Exposure to infrastructure as code and environment virtualization
• Strong troubleshooting skills across applications, infrastructure, and networks
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks and software development lifecycle
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 integrations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery
• Define and manage infrastructure using code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for consistent environments
• Automate deployment, testing, and release processes across applications
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging to ensure system health and performance
• Manage and support cloud-based platforms, primarily within Azure environments
• Containerize and orchestrate applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Design and maintain data workflows, integrations, and cloud-based data services
• Strengthen security through access controls, compliance practices, and risk mitigation
• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize scalability and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline delivery and resolve issues
• Maintain technical documentation, release notes, and system configurations
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Azure

CI/CD

Security

Agile

Troubleshooting

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Ansible

Git

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure Data Lake

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Logic Apps

Pipelines

Job description

Kforce Inc. is seeking a DevOps Engineer to Raleigh, NC, to build and optimize CI/CD pipelines, define cloud infrastructure as code, and automate deployments across applications.

You will manage Azure-based platforms, containerize workloads with Docker and Kubernetes, and implement monitoring and security practices. The role requires hands-on CI/CD experience, strong Azure services knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with development and operations teams.