JOB DETAILS: Job Title: Sr, Azure DevOps Engineer Job Location: Chicago, IL 60604 (Onsite Job) Job Type: Long Term Hiring Type: Video Interview Key Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps for microservices and SPA deployments. • Build and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform, with modularized state management for services like APIM, App Gateway, and Key Vault • Manage and scale Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters, including Helm-based deployments, certificate rotation, and environment segregation (Dev, UAT, Prod). • Configure and optimize Azure Front Door and Application Gateway for global traffic routing, SSL termination, and WAF policies. • Integrate and manage Azure API Management (APIM) for secure and scalable API exposure. • Automate certificate management and renewal workflows using Azure Key Vault and DevOps pipelines. • Collaborate with SRE, security, and application teams to ensure compliance, observability, and operational readiness. • Participate in architecture reviews, disaster recovery planning, and performance tuning initiatives. Required Skills and Experience: • 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles, with at least 3 years on Azure. • Strong expertise in: • Azure Front Door, Application Gateway, API Management (APIM) • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Helm, and container orchestration • Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics • Terraform (modular design, remote state, workspaces) • GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps Pipelines • Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python). • Experience with certificate lifecycle management and secure secrets handling. • Familiarity with cloud security practices, including RBAC, NSGs, and Azure Policy. • Excellent communication and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Azure certifications (AZ-900, AZ-104, or AZ-305). • Experience with ACA (Azure Container Apps), Dynatrace. • Exposure to financial services or regulated environments. Thanks & Regards, Ravindra Kumar P Talent Acquisition P: +1 469-673-3459 E: ravindra.pittala@coforge.com