DevOps / Automation Engineer (Azure-Focused)

TechDigital Group; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group in Middletown, NJ seeks a DevOps engineer to design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines focused on the Azure ecosystem. You will modernize infrastructure, automate deployments, and drive migration from Azure DevOps to GitHub Actions.

The role requires hands-on Azure, Terraform IaC, AKS, Docker, and a passion for scalable, repeatable automation. You will own the architecture from code to cloud, collaborating across teams to deliver reliable, secure cloud and hybrid

Qualifications

• Hands-on Azure experience with AKS and networking concepts.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Artifactory.
• Terraform IaC expertise.
• Deep understanding of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and networking/integration concepts.
• Linux, Docker, and containerization experience.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end CI/CD pipelines across Azure DevOps, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.
• Migrate from Azure DevOps to GitHub Actions, including artifacts with JFrog.
• Architect cloud infrastructure across cloud/on-prem/hybrid with automation.
• Build reusable DevOps automation frameworks with Terraform.
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Drive CI/CD best practices and optimization.

Skills

Cloud Platform Expertise

CI/CD Design

Migration Experience

Automation

End-to-End Ownership

Linux

Tools

Azure DevOps (ADO)

GitHub Actions

JFrog Artifactory

Terraform

AKS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Objective

Identify a DevOps engineer capable of designing and implementing end-to-end CI/CD and cloud infrastructure, with strong emphasis on Azure ecosystem, automation, and migration from ADO to GitHub Actions.

Must Have's

• Strong recent hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure (preferred over AWS).
• Expertise in CI/CD tools:
  • Azure DevOps (ADO)
  • GitHub & GitHub Actions
  • JFrog Artifactory
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end CI/CD pipelines across Azure DevOps, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.
• Lead migration from Azure DevOps (ADO) to GitHub Actions, including repository and artifact transition using JFrog.
• Architect and deliver cloud infrastructure solutions (cloud/on-prem/hybrid) with strong automation orientation.
• Build scalable and reusable DevOps automation frameworks using Terraform.
• Implement and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Drive CI/CD best practices including pipeline standardization, automation, and optimization.

Mandatory Skills (Must Have)

• Strong recent hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure (preferred over AWS).
• Expertise in CI/CD tools:
  • Azure DevOps (ADO)
  • GitHub & GitHub Actions
  • JFrog Artifactory
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Deep understanding of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and networking/integration concepts.
• Strong experience in Linux, Docker, and containerization.

Desired Skills (Good to Have)

• Experience with GitLab (indicative of GitHub Actions adaptability).
• Knowledge of hybrid/cloud infrastructure architectures.

Key Evaluation Criteria

• Area What to Look For
• Cloud Platform Strong Azure experience (recent hands-on)
• CI/CD Proven design of pipelines using GitHub Actions + ADO
• Migration Experience ADO → GitHub Actions transformation
• Automation Terraform-led infrastructure automation
• Containers AKS + Docker + Kubernetes expertise
• Artifacts Experience with JFrog integration
• End-to-End Ownership Designed full CI/CD + infrastructure stack