Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)

Proxify AB; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Proxify AB is seeking a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable Azure-based systems. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust cloud solutions and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in DevOps with strong Azure expertise, proficiency in scripting, IaC, containers, and modern deployment

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a DevOps Engineer with a strong Azure focus.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services including VMs, App Service, Functions; scripting and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable Azure infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Manage containerized apps with AKS, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Apply IaC principles using ARM/Terraform; automate provisioning and config.
• Implement monitoring and security best practices for Azure resources.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Azure architecture

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

IaC (ARM templates, Terraform)

Git & Agile

Problem solving & communication

Education

N/A

Tools

Azure DevOps

AKS

Terraform

ARM templates

Git

Job description

Headquarters: Sweden URL: http://career.proxify.io

The Role: We are looking for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer for one of our clients who would be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of Azure-based systems. You are a perfect candidate if you are growth-oriented, you love what you do, and you enjoy working on new ideas to develop exciting products.

What we are looking for

• 5+ years of proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Azure.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services and architecture, including Azure VMs, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and more.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and automation tools.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools (ARM templates, Terraform).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice-to-have

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and highly available cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
• Establish and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and other relevant tools to automate software deployment.
• Implement and manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and orchestrate containers using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code principles to define and manage infrastructure resources.
• Set up monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and other relevant tools to ensure the health and performance of Azure resources.
• Implement security measures and best practices for Azure resources, ensuring a secure and compliant infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to understand requirements and implement effective cloud solutions.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and ensure the resilience of Azure-based systems.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimise Azure resources, and implement best practices for efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for Azure infrastructure, deployment processes, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior DevOps engineers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Located in the CET timezone (+/- 3 hours), we are unable to consider applications from candidates in other time zones.