Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; Oaks (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to design and manage cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure. Candidates should have extensive experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting. Responsibilities include infrastructure automation, driving DevSecOps practices, and optimizing cloud costs. Preferred qualifications include relevant certifications and a strong understanding of cloud governance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• 8+ years of experience with Terraform.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps and Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Azure infrastructure using Terraform.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Provision and monitor infrastructure across environments.

Skills

Terraform expertise

CI/CD tools proficiency

Scripting skills

Cloud governance knowledge

Containerization (Docker)

Azure networking

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure DevOps Engineer with advanced expertise in Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud-native services on Microsoft Azure.

This role involves designing, automating, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and driving DevSecOps practices across environments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scripting, containerization, and cloud governance.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Azure infrastructure using Terraform, following modular and reusable IaC patterns.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Provision, secure, scale, and monitor infrastructure across development, test, and production environments.
• Implement Azure policies, RBAC, and governance frameworks.
• Manage Azure networking components including VNets, Subnets, NSGs, and Load Balancers.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Containerize applications using Docker and deploy via Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Integrate monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and App Insights.
• Drive cost optimization, performance tuning, and DevSecOps best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure (compute, storage, networking, identity, monitoring).
• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Terraform (modules, workspaces, state management, version control).
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience with Docker, AKS, and Helm.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible.
• Knowledge of Azure AD, Key Vault, Managed Identity, and RBAC.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus/Grafana (optional).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: AZ-400, AZ-104, or Terraform Associate.
• Experience with multi-environment pipelines and GitOps workflows.
• Understanding of cost governance and FinOps principles.

Certifications

• AZ-400, AZ-104, or Terraform Associate (preferred).