Azure DevOps Engineer (AKS)

Synechron - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Richmond, VA

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) to join our innovative team. This role is crucial for implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines, orchestrating containerized applications, and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and associated resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Create, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate the build, test, and deployment processes for containerized applications.
• Oversee the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications in AKS, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and other monitoring tools to track application health and performance.
• Enforce security best practices in AKS, including network policies, RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), and integration with Azure Active Directory.
• Work closely with development teams to define deployment strategies, troubleshoot issues, and support application performance.
• Utilize SQL skills to manage and interact with databases as part of the application deployment process.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for processes, best practices, and architectures; provide training and support to team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of Azure DevOps Engineering experience
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on Azure and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services, especially Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Solid experience with SQL for database management and queries.
• Experience with containerization technologies, particularly Docker.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates).
• Understanding of networking concepts in cloud environments (VNETs, Subnets, NSGs).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
• Maternity & Paternity leave plans
• A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
• Retirement savings plans
• A higher education certification policy
• Commuter benefits (varies by region)
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
• Cutting edge projects at the world s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
• A flat and approachable organization
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.