DevOps Engineer with AKS, Azure

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Lowell seeks a skilled DevOps Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in IaC using Azure Bicep and should hold a CKA certification. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is an opportunity to optimize cloud infrastructure for cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including networking, identity, and resource management.
• Strong proficiency with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools compliant with Microsoft's policies.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

DevOps practices

Collaboration skills

Education

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Microsoft Azure certifications

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Job description

Role

DevOps Engineer with AKS, Azure, IaC, Bicep – CKA Certification must.

Qualifications

• Deep hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, including networking, identity, and resource management.
• Strong proficiency with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration.
• Robust knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tooling, especially Azure Bicep.
• Proven experience optimizing cloud infrastructure for cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools aligned with Azure (e.g., Azure DevOps, Azure Bicep, GitHub Actions, Terraform).
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools that comply with Microsoft’s software policies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Strong preference for candidates with

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate).

EEO Statement

Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.