Senior Cloud Engineer – Azure DevOps

Position:

Azure DevOps Engineer

Location:

Remote (Full-Time, EST Time Zone)

Division:

Digital Solutions & Innovation (DSI)

Department:

Cloud & DevOps

Reports To:

Manager, Cloud Engineering

About the Role

Architecture in Motion Inc. (AIM) is seeking a Certified Azure DevOps Engineer to join our Cloud & DevOps team within the Digital Solutions & Innovation (DSI) division.

This position plays a critical role in building, automating, and maintaining our cloud-native infrastructure and CI/CD workflows in Azure. The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on expertise in Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), .NET integration, and Azure B2C with a deep understanding of cloud security and performance optimization.

You will collaborate closely with the Application Development, Integration Services, and AI & Data teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure deployment of enterprise-grade applications across AIM's digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Azure DevOps & CI/CD

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for .NET and related stacks.
• Implement automated build, test, deployment, release, and rollback pipelines.
• Integrate security scanning and quality gates (SonarCloud, GitHub Advanced Security, or Azure DevOps extensions).
• Manage Git repositories, branching strategies, and enforce code quality standards.
• Integrate pipelines with Azure Key Vault, App Configuration, and Application Insights.

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

• Define and deploy Azure infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Automate operations, monitoring, and provisioning using PowerShell, YAML, or Azure CLI.
• Build reusable automation templates to standardize and scale infrastructure deployment.

Azure Platform Engineering

• Manage and optimize key Azure services: App Services, Functions, API Management, Cosmos DB, Redis, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, and more.
• Configure and manage Azure API Management (APIM) for secure, scalable API delivery.
• Implement Azure B2C for identity management, including user flows, custom policies, and integrations with .NET applications.
• Manage Redis Cache performance tuning and monitor distributed caching for scalability.

.NET Application Integration

• Write and maintain .NET (C#) code that integrates with Azure services such as Event Grid, Redis, Service Bus, and Azure AD B2C.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure all solutions are cloud-ready, secure, and performant.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and production performance optimization.

Security, Monitoring & Governance

• Implement role-based access control (RBAC), managed identities, and secure DevOps practices.
• Work with the Security and QA teams to maintain compliance with regulatory standards (HIPAA, ISO, SOC).
• Configure and monitor systems using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

Required Qualifications

Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (Required)
  
• Optional: Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator or Developer Associate

Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in .NET development and Azure-based deployments.
• 2+ years of experience working with Azure AD B2C, including custom policy configuration.
• 2+ years of experience managing Azure Redis Cache in production.

Technical Skills

• Expert in Azure DevOps tools: Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Artifacts.
• Proficient in .NET Core / C#, coding, debugging, and integrating Azure SDKs.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM).
• Deep understanding of cloud networking (VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, DNS).
• Familiarity with containers (Docker, AKS) and Kubernetes concepts.

DevOps Tools & Languages

• PowerShell, Bash, Azure CLI, YAML
• Git, GitHub/GitLab, Azure Repos
• Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Application Insights, ELK (optional)

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration across cross-functional engineering teams.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment with minimal supervision.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized .NET apps.
• Familiarity with OAuth2.0 / OpenID Connect (especially with B2C).
• Experience with Azure Front Door or Application Gateway.
• Multi-cloud experience (AWS, GCP) for comparative or hybrid architecture scenarios.

Why Join AIM

• 100% remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a modern, cloud-first engineering environment.
• Collaborate across Application Development, DevOps, and AI teams on enterprise-grade solutions.
• Exposure to cutting-edge Azure architecture, automation, and DevSecOps practices.
• A collaborative, startup-oriented culture focused on continuous learning and innovation.

Architecture in Motion Inc. (AIM)

Empowering Digital Transformation through Cloud, Innovation, and Excellence.