Sr, Azure DevOps Engineer

• Role: Sr, Azure DevOps Engineer • Skills: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure API Management (APIM), scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python). • Experience: 12 + years • Location: Chicago, IL - Day 1 Onsite • We at Coforge are seeking an Sr, Azure DevOps Engineer will be responsible in 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. The ideal candidate should Expertise in Azure DevOps, Azure Front Door, AKS, Terraform, GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps Pipelines, Scripting, Cloud Security Practices 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.