DevOps Engineer

is a leading software development company located in Reston, Virginia. We are committed to developing innovative software solutions for leading enterprises worldwide, helping them grow their businesses using the latest technology solutions.

We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Azure DevOps Engineer who possesses a strong programming background in either Python or .NET. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable CI/CD pipelines on Azure, automating infrastructure, and ensuring seamless delivery of our applications. Your deep understanding of software development principles, coupled with your expertise in DevOps methodologies, will be critical to our success.

• Design & Implement CI/CD Pipelines: Architect, build, and maintain highly automated Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps (Azure Pipelines, Azure Repos, Azure Artifacts).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and manage Azure infrastructure using IaC principles with tools like Terraform, ensuring consistency, repeatability, and version control.
• Automation & Scripting: Write efficient, testable, and maintainable automation scripts primarily in Python and PowerShell for various DevOps tasks, including environment provisioning, deployment automation, and system configuration.
• Leverage Python for integrating with Azure APIs, creating custom tooling, and automating complex workflows.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Implement and manage containerization strategies using Docker and orchestrate deployments with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Monitoring & Logging: Establish comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and other relevant tools to ensure application health, performance, and reliability.
• Security & Compliance (DevSecOps): Integrate security best practices into the DevOps pipeline, including vulnerability scanning, secret management (e.g., Azure Key Vault), and compliance adherence.
• Version Control: Champion Git best practices, including branching strategies, code reviews, and repository management within Azure Repos.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, pipelines, and operational procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify areas for process and tool improvements, championing innovation and efficiency.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as an Azure DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in CI/CD implementation on Azure.
• Exceptional programming proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and custom tool development, or strong hands-on experience with .NET development (C#, ASP.NET Core preferred) and a solid understanding of the .NET ecosystem, build processes, and deployment patterns, including microservices.
• Deep expertise with Azure DevOps Services (Azure Pipelines, Repos, Boards, Artifacts, Test Plans). Experience with DevSecOps.
• Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Azure Kubernetes Service - AKS).
• Experience with monitoring and logging solutions in Azure (Azure Monitor, Application Insights).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts in Azure (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, Firewalls).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to troubleshooting systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Hands-on experience with front-end technologies like Angular or ReactJS.
• Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of other scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Go).
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Familiarity with serverless computing in Azure (Azure Functions, Logic Apps).