Senior Azure DevOps Engineer- WHO -Chandigarh

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable DevOps solutions in Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep experience in CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, cloud architecture, and mentoring teams in DevOps best practices. You will play a key role in shaping our DevOps strategy and ensuring high availability, security, and performance of our development pipelines and cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps across multiple environments.
• Architect and manage scalable Azure cloud infrastructure using IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM).
• Define DevOps standards, strategies, and best practices across teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and product teams to enable efficient development and deployment lifecycles.
• Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Optimize pipeline performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Guide and mentor junior DevOps engineers and developers on tools, automation, and cloud adoption.
• Monitor and maintain system reliability and performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and App Insights.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational standards through automated checks and reporting.
• Support incident management and root cause analysis for deployment or infrastructure issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on DevOps experience with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Expert-level experience with Azure DevOps tools (Pipelines, Repos, Boards, Artifacts).
• Deep knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Proficient in containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, AKS, Helm).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud governance within Azure.
• Experience integrating automated testing, security scanning, and compliance tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Working knowledge of source control strategies using Git and branching models.
• Experience with monitoring, alerting, and incident response in production environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure certifications such as AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer Expert), AZ-104, or AZ-305.
• Experience in hybrid cloud/on-premises deployments.
• Exposure to service mesh, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cost management and Azure policy enforcement tools.

Soft Skills:

• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on automation, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.

Shift timing and working hours:

• Night shifts /EST
• Monday to Friday Fixed working days

Benefits and compensation:

• Group Health insurance and other benefits.
• The Best working culture and growth opportunities.
• Learning opportunities in leading technologies
• Compensation as per Market Standard