Remote Azure DevOps Engineer: Cloud CI/CD & IaC Expert

Apex Systems; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer to design, build, automate, and support enterprise cloud solutions in Azure. This role blends cloud development with DevOps practices and CI/CD automation, partnering with architects, QA, and product teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud-native applications.

The ideal candidate will lead CI/CD implementations, adopt IaC, and mentor peers while collaborating across stakeholders to ensure production readiness and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Azure cloud development experience.
• 3+ years of Azure DevOps experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience developing Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Web Apps, and Azure API Management (APIM).
• Strong experience with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, branching strategies, and release management.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, or PowerShell.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, and enterprise design patterns.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and relational database development.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise applications and services in Microsoft Azure.
• Build and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and release automation processes.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, Terraform, ARM Templates, and PowerShell.
• Design and manage containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred).
• Collaborate with Solution Architects to define technical solutions and system requirements.
• Partner with QA teams to ensure quality, performance, and reliability of delivered solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and recommend scalable solutions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to technical design discussions.
• Mentor junior developers and promote DevOps best practices across teams.
• Present technical recommendations and implementation strategies to stakeholders.

Skills

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

REST APIs

Microservices

Git

OO Design

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Bicep

ARM Templates

PowerShell

SQL Server

Job description

Apex Systems is seeking an hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer to design, build, automate, and support enterprise cloud solutions in Azure. This role blends cloud development with DevOps practices and CI/CD automation, partnering with architects, QA, and product teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud-native applications.

The ideal candidate will lead CI/CD implementations, adopt IaC, and mentor peers while collaborating across stakeholders to ensure production readiness and reliability.