Azure DevOps Engineer with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Synechron - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Richmond, VA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Synechron is 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. The ideal candidate will work closely with development teams and utilize their expertise in Azure and Kubernetes to enhance our digital solutions.

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.
• 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 Application Developer (CKAD) 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