Azure DevOps Engineer

This opportunity is based onsite in Downtown Phoenix, AZ, supporting a major state government initiative focused on modernizing large-scale cloud infrastructure and applications. This is a long-term contract-to-hire position working exclusively within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. The environment you’ll be joining runs critical applications that support millions of users statewide — all built on .NET and Azure-based platforms. If you’re passionate about building and maintaining impactful cloud environments, this is the place to do it. You’ll join a talented team of Azure professionals who are reimagining how public systems operate in the cloud. This is a hands-on engineering role with massive learning potential — from large-scale deployments and CI/CD pipelines to cloud automation and DevSecOps initiatives. The position offers strong technical growth, consistent overtime opportunities, and long-term career stability in a secure, high-impact environment. Contract Duration: 12 - 24 Months Required Skills & Experience • 4+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS & PaaS) • Deep understanding of Azure DevOps (pipelines, builds, releases, repos, permissions) • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform) • Strong knowledge of App Services, App Config, Key Vault, Virtual Machines, and Service Principals • Familiarity with .NET Core / .NET Framework application deployment in Azure environments • Ability to troubleshoot pipeline failures, agent issues, and build dependencies Desired Skills & Experience • Migration experience from TFVC to Git-based repositories • Understanding of Azure security best practices and DevSecOps principles • Experience supporting enterprise-level cloud modernization or government projects • Knowledge of YAML pipelines, NuGet package management, and CI/CD automation • Exposure to Azure networking concepts (VNets, NSGs, load balancers, etc.) • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with development teams What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown • 100% Microsoft Azure Daily Responsibilities • 80% Hands-On Engineering (Cloud Administration, CI/CD, Automation) • 10% Project/Deployment Coordination • 10% Team Collaboration and DevOps Strategy Sessions Posted By: Kaejen Surat