DevOps Engineer

As the Lead DevOps Engineer for the Platform DevOps team, you will serve as the technical leader, driving the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of the cloud infrastructure and deployment operations. The primary focus of this role is providing technical leadership, architectural design, and hands-on implementation of enterprise-grade Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and comprehensive CI/CD automation within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Strategy (85% Focus) • Serve as the technical lead for the Platform DevOps team, providing direction on infrastructure architecture, tooling decisions, and deployment strategies. • Collaborate with the Director of Engineering on roadmap planning and aligning DevOps initiatives with overarching business objectives. • Define, document, and champion DevOps best practices, standards, and patterns across the engineering organization. • Mentor and guide team members on effective use of Terraform, Azure, GitHub Actions, and modern CI/CD methodologies. • Architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions to meet high-availability and performance targets. Infrastructure & Provisioning (IaC) • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade Terraform modules and configurations for Azure infrastructure provisioning. • Manage Terraform state, develop robust module structures, define workspace strategies, and enforce policy-as-code. CI/CD Automation • Build and maintain sophisticated CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and TeamCity. • Automate the build, test, and deployment processes for .NET applications and cloud-native services deployed within Linux container environments. Team & Stakeholder Collaboration (15% Focus) • Actively participate in the Agile software development lifecycle using the Kanban methodology (backlog refinement, daily standups, prioritization). • Partner closely with development teams and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desired Skills and Experience Experience & Education • 8+ years of relevant DevOps experience with proven technical leadership in a distributed software organization. • Specific focus and deep familiarity with the Microsoft stack builds and deployment into Azure. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience is required. Technical Expertise We are looking for expert proficiency across these key domains: Cloud Platform (Azure) • Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services, including App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL, Virtual Networks, Application Gateway, Key Vault, and Azure Monitor. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) • Expert-level proficiency in Terraform for Azure, including state management, custom module development, and policy enforcement frameworks. CI/CD & Deployment • Advanced knowledge of CI/CD platforms like Azure DevOps and TeamCity (including project administration, agent pools, and release orchestration). • Strong practical experience utilizing GitHub Actions for continuous integration and delivery. • Knowledge of advanced deployment patterns: canary deployments, dark launches, feature flags, and progressive delivery. Scripting & Containers • Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python for automation. • Extensive experience with Linux container environments, Docker, and container orchestration technologies. • Familiarity with the Go programming language is considered a plus. Development Stack & Tools • Deep familiarity with .NET builds, Visual Studio solutions, NuGet package management, and robust Git workflows. • Experience utilizing project management and documentation tools such as Jira and Confluence.