Azure DevOps Engineer

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer (Python & Containerization) Location: Warren NJ (Hybrid) Contract About the role We are hiring a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Python, containerization, and Azure cloud. This role will be responsible for building scalable CI/CD pipelines, automating cloud deployments, and optimizing containerized applications in a cloud-native environment. What You’ll Do • Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (YAML), Git, and GitHub. • Develop automation scripts and tools using Python for deployments, monitoring, and operations. • Design, build, and manage containerized workloads using Docker, ACR, Helm, and AKS. • Implement IaC with Terraform/ARM/Bicep for repeatable environment provisioning. • Build secure and resilient Azure environments (Key Vault, VNets, App Gateway, API Management). • Enable DevSecOps practices including security scans, image validation, and policy enforcement. • Work closely with development teams to streamline delivery and improve cloud reliability. What We’re Looking For • 8–12+ years of DevOps/Cloud Engineering experience. • Strong hands-on skill with Azure DevOps, YAML pipelines, Git, and automation. • Solid Python experience for scripting, automation, and infrastructure tooling. • Deep knowledge of Docker, container lifecycle management, and AKS orchestration. • Experience with Terraform/Helm/Bicep and cloud-native monitoring (Azure Monitor/Prometheus/Grafana). • Strong understanding of cloud security, RBAC, identities, and governance in Azure. Nice to Have • Azure certifications (AZ-400, AZ-104, AZ-305). • Experience with service mesh, API gateways, and microservices deployments. • Knowledge of Linux, Bash, PowerShell, or distributed systems concepts.