Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Bluelight Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking a skilled DevOps engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on challenging projects that enhance user experiences and drive business success. You will manage Azure infrastructures, implement best practices in security and compliance, and optimize cloud costs while collaborating with top professionals in a supportive remote environment. With a commitment to continuous learning and personal growth, this position promises a rewarding career path in a rapidly expanding company. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Generous paid-time-off policy

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Continuing education and training

Company-sponsored coursework and certifications

Qualifications

• 7+ years of DevOps experience, with 5+ years in Azure environments.
• Strong expertise in Azure infrastructure and security best practices.
• Proficient in managing CI/CD pipelines and optimizing cloud costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage Azure infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
• Implement Terraform for infrastructure automation and maintain CI/CD workflows.
• Monitor Azure cost trends and implement strategies to optimize expenses.

Skills

DevOps

Azure

Terraform

CI/CD Pipelines

Application Performance Monitoring (APM)

Git

Database Administration

Disaster Recovery

DevSecOps

Cloud Cost Optimization (FinOps)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Azure and/or Security certification(s)

Tools

Azure Pipelines

Datadog

Azure SQL Server

GitHub

Job description

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

1. 7+ years of experience in DevOps, with 5+ years in Azure environments
2. 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
3. Preferred experience administering Azure AD B2C, with deep understanding of identity and authentication security best practices
4. Strong experience with Terraform (IaC), managing scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure
5. Experience managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure Pipelines, incorporating security and performance testing
6. Expertise in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) with Datadog strongly preferred, including real-time alerting and troubleshooting
7. Familiarity with Hub-and-Spoke network architecture and cloud security principles
8. 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.
9. Experience with disaster recovery, incident management, and high-availability architectures
10. Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles, including security compliance, role-based access control, and vulnerability management
11. Proficiency in Git and GitHub for version control and workflow automation
12. Experience in optimizing cloud costs (FinOps) and monitoring usage trends
13. Ability to thrive in a detail-oriented, fast-paced remote work environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously
14. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience supporting a remote team
15. Azure and/or Security certification(s) a plus

Responsibilities

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

Company Benefits

1. Competitive salary and bonuses, including performance-based salary increases.
2. Generous paid-time-off policy
3. Flexible working hours
4. Work remotely
5. Continuing education, training, conferences
6. 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. #LI-Remote