Azure DevOps Engineer

Zensar Technologies; Johannesburg; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Zensar Technologies is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer in Sandton, Gauteng. You will design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation on Microsoft Azure.

The role demands strong expertise in Azure services, IaC, containerization, and DevSecOps practices. Responsibilities include building CI/CD pipelines, automating provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep, and managing container workloads with Docker and AKS, while ensuring security and high

Competenze

• Proven experience with Azure cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with IaC and automation.
• Experience with Terraform/ARM/Bicep.
• Experience with containerized workloads (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell/Bash/Python).
• Experience with Git-based source control systems.

Mansioni

• Design, build, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps solutions.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
• Implement and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Monitor application and infrastructure performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Implement security best practices, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps controls.
• Collaborate with development, testing, and operations teams to streamline software delivery.
• Manage source control, branching strategies, and release management processes.
• Troubleshoot deployment, performance, and infrastructure issues.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery of Azure environments.

Conoscenze

Azure cloud services

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform/ARM/Bicep

Docker & Kubernetes (AKS)

Scripting (PowerShell Bash Python)

Git-based source control

Azure monitoring & security

IaC & automation frameworks

Strumenti

Terraform

ARM Templates

Bicep

Docker

Kubernetes (AKS)

Descrizione del lavoro

Why Zensar?

We’re a bunch of hardworking, fun-loving, people-oriented technology enthusiasts. We love what we do, and we’re passionate about helping our clients thrive in an increasingly complex digital world. Zensar is an organization focused on building relationships with our clients and with each other—and happiness is at the core of everything we do. In fact, we’re so into happiness that we’ve created a Global Happiness Council, and we send out a Happiness Survey to our employees each year. We’ve learned that employee happiness requires more than a competitive paycheck, and our employee value proposition—grow, own, achieve, learn (GOAL)—lays out the core opportunities we seek to foster for every employee. Teamwork and collaboration are critical to Zensar’s mission and success, and our teams work on a diverse and challenging mix of technologies across a broad industry spectrum. These industries include banking and financial services, high-tech and manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, retail, and consumer services. Our employees enjoy flexible work arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), among other benefits. If you are looking for a place to have an immediate impact, to grow and contribute, where we work hard, play hard, and support each other, consider joining team Zensar!

Job Description:

Location: Sandton, Gauteng

Relevant Experience: 8+ Years

Employment Type: Permanent/contract

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and DevSecOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps solutions.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
• Implement and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Monitor application and infrastructure performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Implement security best practices, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps controls.
• Collaborate with development, testing, and operations teams to streamline software delivery.
• Manage source control, branching strategies, and release management processes.
• Troubleshoot deployment, performance, and infrastructure issues.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery of Azure environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Proficiency in Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), and container orchestration.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience with Git-based source control systems.
• Knowledge of networking, security, identity management, and monitoring in Azure.
• Understanding of Agile, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure certifications such as:
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Experience in banking, financial services, or regulated environments.
• Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS/GCP) is advantageous.

Zensar believes that diversity of backgrounds, thought, experience, and expertise fosters the robust exchange of ideas that enables the highest quality collaboration and work product. Zensar is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Zensar is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Zensar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed.