Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Bluelight; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that enhance user experiences while fostering a collaborative environment. You'll leverage your extensive DevOps expertise, particularly in Azure, to manage infrastructure and ensure high availability. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, the company provides opportunities for continuous learning and development. If you're passionate about technology and ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic consultancy, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonuses

Generous paid-time-off policy

Flexible working hours

Work remotely

Continuing education and training

Company-sponsored coursework and certifications

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, with 5+ years in Azure environments.
• Expertise in Azure infrastructure and security best practices.
• Strong experience with Terraform for managing cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure and security compliance.
• Ensure high availability of customer-facing systems and rapid incident response.
• Implement and manage Terraform for infrastructure automation.

Skills

DevOps

Azure

Terraform

CI/CD

Application Performance Monitoring (APM)

Database Administration

Git

Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps)

DevSecOps

Networking and Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Azure and/or Security certification(s)

Tools

Azure Pipelines

Datadog

Azure SQL Server

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Bluelight is a leading software consultancy dedicated to designing and developing innovative technology that enhances users' lives. With a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients, Bluelight excels in its focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Our mission is not only to create cutting-edge applications but also to foster a collaborative and enriching work environment where each team member can grow and thrive. With a presence across the United States and Central/South America, Bluelight is in an exciting phase of expansion, continually seeking exceptional talent to join its dynamic and diverse community.

We are looking for a skilled individual to join our rapidly growing team at Bluelight. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where everyone's opinions and efforts are valued and appreciated. You will have the opportunity to contribute to challenging and meaningful projects, developing high-quality applications that stand out in the market. We value continuous learning, personal growth, and hard work, offering a collaborative environment that promotes professional development. If you are passionate about software development and eager to be part of a growing software consultancy, we invite you to apply and join us on this exciting journey.

What we are looking for

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, with 5+ years in Azure environments
• Expertise in Azure infrastructure, networking, and security, including VNets, Front Door, WAF, Firewalls (Premium + IDPS), VPN, DNS, AD, App Service, Container Apps, Function Apps, Event Hub, Defender, and Sentinel
• Preferred experience administering Azure AD B2C, with deep understanding of identity and authentication security best practices
• Strong experience with Terraform (IaC), managing scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure Pipelines, incorporating security and performance testing
• Expertise in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) with Datadog strongly preferred, including real-time alerting and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with Hub-and-Spoke network architecture and cloud security principles
• Strong database administration experience with Azure SQL Server, including cloud-based backup, replication, and high-availability strategies. Experience with the Hyperscale service tier is a strong plus.
• Experience with disaster recovery, incident management, and high-availability architectures
• Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, including security compliance, role-based access control, and vulnerability management
• Proficiency in Git and GitHub for version control and workflow automation
• Experience in optimizing cloud costs (FinOps) and monitoring usage trends.
• Ability to thrive in a detail-oriented, fast-paced remote work environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience supporting a remote team
• Azure and/or Security certification(s) a plus
  
  

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure, networking, security, and identity management, ensuring compliance with SOC 2 and industry best practices
• Ensure customer-facing systems maintain high availability and rapid incident response, including automated failover and disaster recovery strategies
• Maintain and enhance Azure Pipelines for seamless CI/CD workflows, integrating automated security, unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Implement and manage Terraform for infrastructure automation
• Own the Datadog APM ecosystem, implementing best practices for monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure system health and compliance
• Implement DevSecOps practices, including security scanning, role-based access controls (RBAC), and proactive threat mitigation using Azure Defender and Sentinel
• Continuously monitor Azure cost trends, implementing FinOps strategies to optimize cloud expenses while maintaining performance and security
• Administer and enhance Azure AD B2C, ensuring secure authentication and identity management
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and business continuity
• Work closely with Engineering and Security teams, documenting best practices, infrastructure changes, and operational procedures
  
  

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses, including performance-based salary increases.
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Flexible working hours
• Work remotely
• Continuing education, training, conferences
• Company-sponsored coursework, exams, and certifications
  
  

Being a consultant in our team is a fun, challenging, and rewarding career choice. Your contributions are highly valued by clients, and the work you do often has a direct and significant impact on their business.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for our incredible clients, which will accelerate your career growth. You’ll collaborate with modern technologies and work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry!

If you’re eager to be part of an exciting, challenging, and rapidly growing consultancy, we encourage you to apply.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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